The Sacred Flock: Between illusion and “here I go”
If you thought that Chivas was going to continue in “self-sabotage” mode after its last semesters that were grayer than a Monday without coffee, surprise! The team has just presented its new era with Gabriel Milito as coach and a squad that, at least on paper, seems to have more variants than a Starbucks menu. Will they be able to move from “I promise to improve” to action? That’s another story.
From the undefeated preseason to the Nou Camp: The first real test
After a preseason with seven games without defeat (yes, seven, like the deadly sins), the Flock faces its first serious challenge: visiting León at the Nou Camp. Because, let’s be honest, beating second division teams in friendlies isn’t exactly a resume to brag about. Milito has insisted on an intense game, of possession and constant attack, something that sounds good… until you remember that Liga MX is not FIFA 24 and the rivals do defend.
The reinforcements like Efraín Álvarez (who inherited the mythical red-and-white “10”, because what could go wrong), Bryan “Cotorro” González (hungry for goals and a meme nickname) and Richard Ledezma (who already promised to “go for the 13”) are the bet to leave behind those tournaments where Chivas seemed more lost than an influencer without filters. Of course, the real test will be to see if Milito’s 3-5-2 works or ends up being another failed experiment like those TikTok trends that no one understands.
The Vergara era and its parade of technicians: Milito, the fifth Argentine
With Gabriel Milito, Chivas now has 31 technicians in the Vergara era (yes, thirty-one, more than Dua Lipa’s look changes). He is the fifth Argentine in the position, following in the footsteps of Almeyda (who at least left one title) and Gago (who left… well, let’s not talk about that). The question is: Will Milito be the one chosen or just another name on the “we tried” list?
The truth is that the team has more depth than before, with players like Luis Romo, Erick Gutiérrez and Alan Pulido leading a project that, if all goes well, could return the Flock to the top. Or, if it goes wrong, at least it will provide material for memes. Win-win.
What’s next? Today, at 7:00 p.m., Chivas visits León in the Apertura 2025. The game will be broadcast on Tubi (yes, that platform you use only when there is no other option). If the Flock wants to prove that this is not another “fake it till you make it”, it’s time to start winning where it matters.
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