The primary managerial sacking of the La Liga season has occurred, and it has occurred at a shock location. Regardless of the likes of Girona, Actual Sociedad and Mallorca having massively struggled in current weeks, it’s Actual Oviedo which have determined to half wats with their head coach.
In an official assertion on Thursday, Oviedo introduced their determination to sack Veljko Paunovic. The 48-year-old, who led the Asturians again to La Liga for the primary time in over 20 years on the finish of final season, has lasted solely eight matches into the brand new marketing campaign.
“Actual Oviedo have taken the choice to terminate Veljko Paunovic’s contract as coach of the primary staff. The blue coach, with a contract till June 30, 2026, ceases to be coach of the staff from the capital of the Principality. Equally, the teaching employees that accompanies him additionally ends his relationship with the Carbayona entity.
“Actual Oviedo wish to specific its gratitude to Veljko Paunovic and his teaching employees for his or her professionalism, dedication and dedication throughout his time on the helm of the staff. Below his administration, Actual Oviedo achieved the long-awaited promotion to the First Division, a historic success that can stay endlessly within the reminiscence of Oviedo. From the Membership we want him the best success in his future tasks, each private {and professional}.”
Who will substitute Paunovic at Oviedo?
Oviedo’s determination has stunned many, particularly contemplating the troublesome run of fixtures they’ve had at first of the season. Already, they’ve confronted the highest three (Barcelona, Actual Madrid and Villarreal), with their two victories coming in spectacular vogue in opposition to La Actual and Valencia. Nevertheless, this was not sufficient for membership bosses.
By way of changing Paunovic, Oviedo have already began making preparations. As per Diario AS, they’ve made contact with Luis Carrion, who was beforehand in cost on the Estadio Carlos Tartiare earlier than becoming a member of Las Palmas in the summertime of 2024. At this stage, he’s the sturdy favorite to take cost.