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Gimnasia Fire Orfila, Name Zaniratto Interim Before La Plata Derby

The decision follows a 1-2 loss to Talleres with reports of a fractured dressing room.

Overview

  • Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata issued an official communiqué confirming Alejandro Orfila’s exit as head coach.
  • Reserve boss Fernando Zaniratto assumes interim control starting Tuesday and is set to lead the team in Sunday’s derby at EstudiantesEstadio UNO.
  • Orfila’s tenure spanned 12 matches with four wins, one draw and seven losses during the Torneo Clausura run.
  • The club sits 12th in Zone B with 13 points, currently outside the playoff places and under pressure to halt a slide.
  • This marks Gimnasia’s third coaching change of the season after the earlier departures of Marcelo Méndez and Diego Flores.