Mexico coach Jaime 'Jimmy' Lozano is reportedly set to step down from his position, with Javier Aguirre being considered as his potential successor, as per sources familiar with the matter. Lozano's decision comes in the wake of Mexico's disappointing early exit from the Copa América tournament, where the team failed to advance past the group stage.
Following the tournament, Lozano declined an offer to remain with the national team as an assistant under Aguirre. This decision was reportedly influenced by the FMF's refusal to accommodate Lozano's request to retain his existing coaching staff within the federation's structure.
Aguirre, a seasoned coach who has previously led the Mexican national team on two separate occasions, is expected to enter into discussions with the FMF next week regarding a potential return to the helm. Aguirre's past tenures with El Tri include guiding the team to the 2002 and 2010 FIFA World Cups.
During the Copa América, Mexico's lackluster performance, which saw them score just one goal in three matches, raised doubts about Lozano's leadership. Despite initial statements from Mexico's sporting director expressing support for Lozano's continuation, a recent evaluation report submitted by the coach failed to garner unanimous backing within the FMF.
Aguirre, known for his ability to stabilize teams in crisis situations, most recently managed Spanish club Mallorca for a two-year period. His tenure at Mallorca culminated in a remarkable run to the Copa del Rey final earlier this year, where the team narrowly lost in a penalty shootout to Athletic Club.
