Imanol Alguacil, ruled out by Alavés!

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Eduardo “Chacho” Coudet will not finish the season in Vitoria. The Argentine coach has accepted the offer from River Plate to become Marcelo Gallardo’s replacement, leaving Alavés in the midst of the decisive phase of the season and forced to react quickly in the coaching market.

The Alavés sports management is already working against the clock to close the deal with their replacement. The options include Quique Sánchez Flores, García Pimienta, and Imanol Alguacil, although the race is starting to clarify in recent hours.

Imanol Alguacil, an option that falls due to economic reasons

Imanol Alguacil's name was appealing for multiple reasons. His career at Real Sociedad left a deep mark: he consolidated the team in European competitions, built a recognizable squad, and firmly bet on young talent. His profile also culturally fit into the Basque environment.

After his brief and discreet experience at Al Shabab in Saudi Arabia, where he was dismissed before completing the project, Imanol was available. On paper, it seemed like an interesting market opportunity for Alavés, which needs tactical stability and leadership.

However, the negotiation has stalled due to a key issue: salary. The coach maintains a high cachet, in line with his recent experience in European competitions and his last contract abroad. In Vitoria, they consider that the economic demands are beyond their budget, especially in a context where the club must prioritize resources for the team and staying in the league.

Therefore, the operation is practically ruled out.

Quique Sánchez Flores gains advantage

With Imanol out of the picture due to financial reasons, the top contender to take over the helm is Quique Sánchez Flores. The Madrid-born coach specializes in complex situations and has built much of his reputation by rescuing projects in dire straits.

His experience in LaLiga and his ability to organize teams from a defensive perspective align with the reality of Alavés, which is fighting to secure its place away from relegation. Quique does not need long adaptation periods and tends to prioritize solid structures, which is crucial when the schedule tightens.

García Pimienta remains an alternative on the table, with a profile more oriented towards positional play and collective development, but currently the club values experience in urgent scenarios more than a medium-term project.

Imminent Decision at Mendizorroza

Chacho's departure mid-season requires swift action. Alavés cannot afford a lengthy transition or experiments in such a critical phase of the season.

Imanol Alguacil was an appealing option from a sports perspective, but his cost has closed that door. Now, everything points to Quique Sánchez Flores taking the reins to try to ensure the team's competitive stability.

Time is running out. And in Vitoria, they know that the choice of the new coach can shape the club's fate in the upcoming matchdays.

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