Premier League YOUTH
Tigres forced to rely on youth coaches after Guido Pizarro quits
Guido Pizarro's sudden resignation leaves Tigres without a permanent manager, while the club simultaneously turns to its own youth coaches to steer the senior side through upcoming Liga MX and Leagues Cup fixtures. The move underscores both the abrupt leadership vacuum and the confidence in the club's internal development pipeline.
Guido Pizarro has stepped down as head coach of Club Tigres, citing personal reasons, the Monterrey-based institution announced in an official statement addressed to its supporters. The resignation ends a brief tenure and leaves the Liga MX side without a permanent manager ahead of crucial fixtures.
To cover the immediate gap, the club appointed Hernán Elizondo as interim head coach. Elizondo arrives from his role as the coach of Tigres' Under-21 side.
He will be assisted by Carlos Turrubiates, the manager of the Under-19 team. Turrubiates will take on the duties of assistant coach for the senior squad.
The interim duo will oversee the first team's upcoming commitments in Liga MX and the Leagues Cup. Their task is to maintain continuity while the search for a permanent manager proceeds.
Club Tigres publicly thanked Guido Pizarro for the dedication and time he gave while leading the professional squad. The statement highlighted his contributions during his spell.
The club's leadership also indicated that a final coaching staff will be announced later in the season, determining the long‑term direction of the team. The reliance on Under‑21 and Under‑19 coaches underscores Tigres' depth in its youth system, yet it also reveals the urgency to secure an experienced manager to steer the senior side forward.