Maradona's assistant resigns as Gimnasia coach

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The Argentine club coached by Diego Maradona at the time of his death faced another blow on Friday as the star’s backroom staff resigned en masse.

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Superliga - Gimnasia y Esgrima v Racing Club - Juan Carmelo Zedillo Stadium, La Plata, Argentina - September 15, 2019 Gimnasia y Esgrima coach Diego Maradona and assistant coach Sebastian Mendez REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian“It is a decision we comprehend and shows the humanity of the group that worked so well with Diego Maradona,” Gimnasia y Esgrima said in a statement.

Gimnasia are scheduled to return to action on Saturday against Velez Sarsfield although the players have appealed for the match to be postponed. The unheralded side are currently third in their four-team group in Argentina's ongoing domestic competition, with five points from four games.

 

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