América’s season collapses: Why critics say André Jardine should walk away
Carlos Hermosillo indicated that the Brazilian should leave América after the team’s elimination by Pumas in the quarterfinals.
América’s season ended with a thud — a scoreless, forgettable stretch that exposed months of poor planning and costly decisions. And after the club’s quarterfinal loss to Pumas, former striker Carlos Hermosillo says it’s time for head coach André Jardine to step aside.
The Eagles never found their rhythm this semester. Results were inconsistent, the team’s identity faded, and a new approach backfired. After Diego Ramírez left his role as sporting director, the front office handed Jardine full control over roster decisions. He pushed for Brazilian reinforcements — Dourado, Veiga, and Lima — but none delivered on the field, and the criticism has zeroed in on the man who requested them.
On Fox Sports’ La Última Palabra, Hermosillo blasted the club for giving Jardine so much authority. “[These coaches] want to be executives too. His ego got the best of him,” he said, arguing that the coach’s influence in personnel decisions hurt the team
From Hermosillo’s perspective, the moment has come for Jardine to leave América. Despite the titles he’s won in Coapa, the ex‑forward believes this disastrous semester — with no Liga MX trophy and no Concacaf Champions Cup — should mark the end of the Brazilian’s cycle.
“For your own sake and because of everything you’ve achieved, it’s time to move on,” Hermosillo said. “You’ve done great work, but this season was not good at all. Your signings were poor, and while some of your in‑game adjustments were interesting, I think stepping away would be best for you.”
Jardine responds with a message of resilience
After the elimination, Jardine took to Instagram to share a reflective message. “Soccer can be cruel sometimes, and that’s what we saw yesterday,” he wrote. “Details make all the difference. No matter how much you think you deserve it, there’s always a post, an inch, an improbable moment that can separate you from what you’ve worked your whole life for.”
He emphasized growth through adversity. “What defines us is the journey — how we react, how we come together, how we recognize mistakes, change, and build on what works.”
Jardine closed by praising his squad: “I couldn’t be prouder of this group of players — their commitment, their courage, and the way every single one of them embraced América’s identity.”
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