The future of Vicente Sánchez as the head coach of Cruz Azul is hanging by a thread, with reports indicating that the club's management is looking into potential successors. A number of names are surfacing as plausible replacements, notably Guillermo Almada, who has garnered attention from the board with an impressive track record. Furthermore, the current head coach of Necaxa, Nicolás Larcamón, is also being considered as a strong candidate.
According to a recent article by El Universal, Cruz Azul's interest in Larcamón stems from the success he has achieved during his tenure at Necaxa in the Clausura 2025. The report highlights that the Celestes view Larcamón favorably due to his ability to guide the team into a competitive standing, with Necaxa currently sitting in sixth place—a position that ensures direct qualification for the quarter-finals of the Liguilla.
At just 40 years old, Larcamón’s work has not gone unnoticed, as he has previously served as head coach for León and Puebla in the Liga MX before taking the helm at Necaxa, where he has managed to put the team in a strong position just five matches before the end of the regular season.
However, Larcamón is not a free agent. He remains under contract with Necaxa, complicating any potential negotiations for Cruz Azul, should they choose to go that route. Whether they decide to pursue him will likely depend on the performance of Vicente Sánchez over the coming weeks. His ability to yield positive results on the pitch will play a crucial role in determining whether he keeps his position.
Cruz Azul is also using the FIFA break in March to set up friendly matches against León on March 19 in Sacramento and against Atlas on March 22 in Fresno. These games will be critical for Sánchez as he aims to maintain competitive momentum while awaiting the upcoming official match.
On March 29, 2025, Cruz Azul will visit Chivas at the Estadio Akron. Notably, this match will take place without spectators due to a sanction imposed by Liga MX in response to previous incidents involving the Rebaño, following their clash against América.
Currently, Cruz Azul occupies fifth place in the standings, a healthy position but one that will require consistent effort to maintain as they approach the business end of the season. The increasing scrutiny over Sánchez’s leadership is palpable, especially as names like Almada and Larcamón become more prominent in the discussion.
This impending transition period could significantly determine the team's trajectory in the playoffs. While Sánchez has demonstrated potential, the pressure to deliver results intensifies with every passing week. What lies ahead for Cruz Azul in their pursuit of success remains to be seen, but as the situation stands, it is a critical time for the club as they aim to solidify their standings in Liga MX.
