The crisis at San Lorenzo remains persistent. Stability has eluded the club for more than five years, with frequent coaching changes that now collide with a severe political crisis. Marcelo Tinelli has resigned, and Matías Lammens has urged voters to speed up the election, even suggesting that a meeting between the ruling party and the opposition could steer the club until a formal vote is held.
Time is pressing. The new Professional League Tournament 2022 kicks off in early June, yet the team starts preparations without a coach after Pedro Troglio’s exit and Fernando Berón’s interim stint. Matias Caruzzo has been named to lead the project and assemble the new squad, and he is already on the ground. GOAL once again surveys the top contenders to fill one of Argentine football’s most scrutinized coaching positions.
RUBEN DARIO INSUA
In goal is Ruben Dario Insua, the former champion coach of the 2002 South American Cup, who remains a frequent name in the frame for the Barça bench. Past disagreements with Tinelli effectively blocked a return until recently, but Insua has travelled through several South American leagues and currently operates without a club. Not the initial choice, he nonetheless engaged in a productive conversation with Caruzzo, presenting a concrete project aimed at restoring the club to its foundational strengths. He now stands among the strongest contenders due to a track record of building teams with clear identity.
NESTOR GOROSITO
When the club seeks a new direction, Pipo is often at the forefront of the discussion. He has openly spoken of his dream to come back, and he nearly returned while in Tigre, during tense battles against relegation and in the First National, before lifting Copa Libertadores dreams. The pattern repeated during his time with Olimpia in Paraguay, where he currently guides Gimnasia. Although Club La Plata hints he will stay with the Lobo through December, a clause exists that could allow a move to Boedo if the project resonates with him and the club’s plans align.
MAURICIO PELLEGRINO
Pellegino, known as Longaniza for his bold leadership, turned Vélez into a robust, youth-driven side. His recent stint showed he can promote players from the academy while maintaining competitiveness. The leadership team at San Lorenzo sees him as a profile capable of delivering both results and a sustainable culture. Yet the moment calls for a convincing argument, because the current institutional climate makes courting him a delicate dance.
JUAN RAMON CARRASCO
Carrasco has emerged as a media favorite with a history of delivering clear, attacking football. He has had standout spells in Uruguayan football and has earned a reputation for a vibrant, ultra-offensive style. While he may not top the list of initial options, his profile remains intriguing to those seeking to revive San Lorenzo’s on-field identity. The leadership has been impressed by his approach and his willingness to push the club toward a high-press, attacking philosophy.
Officials note that the coaching search centers on balance between immediate results and long-term development. A return to a competitive model requires a coach who can instill discipline, integrate youth talent, and align with the political and administrative realities surrounding the club. As the squad prepares for a grueling season, the choice will not simply shape the team’s performance on the field but also influence the club’s trajectory in the near term.