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Who is Diego Cervantes, Club América’s interim head coach?
As they continue to look for a new permanent boss, América have opted to appoint youth coach Cervantes on a caretaker basis.
Club América youth coach Diego Cervantes will take charge of the first team for the upcoming US friendlies against Toluca and Monterrey, as Las Águilas’ search for a new permanent boss continues.
Having parted company with Fernando Ortiz in late May after América’s semi-final exit in the Clausura 2023 tournament, the club have so far been unable to find a replacement ahead of the Apertura 2023 championship.
The 13-time domestic champions begin their Mexican league campaign at home to Juárez on Friday 30 June.
Who is Diego Cervantes?
Cervantes, 38, is the head coach of América’s under-20 team. This year, he led the youth side to the final of the Clausura 2023 under-20 tournament, losing 2-1 to Toluca in the trophy decider.
The Mexican is a former América defender, having had two spells at the Mexico City club during his playing career. After emerging at San Luis in 2004, he joined América for a three-year period in 2005, before returning to the Estadio Azteca for a brief stint between 2010 and 2011.
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When are América’s pre-season friendlies?
América are scheduled to take on Toluca on Saturday 17 June at America First Field in Sandy, Utah. On Tuesday 20 June, Los Azul-Cremas then face Monterrey at H-E-B Park in Edinburg, Texas.
Monterrey are now coached by Ortiz, after the Argentine was confirmed as Víctor Manuel Vucetich’s replacement a week after leaving América.