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Alaves appointed Javi Calleja as their new coach in hopes that the veteran of relegation battles can raise their membership out of the La Liga dropzone.
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- Last Updated:April 07, 2021, 12:24 IST
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Struggling La Liga aspect Alaves mentioned on Tuesday they’ve appointed Javi Calleja as their new coach, and will probably be hoping the veteran of relegation battles can raise their membership out of the drop-zone.
The Basque aspect sacked coach Abelardo Fernandez on Monday, a day after dropping 3-1 at dwelling to Celta Vigo to slip to the underside of the standings.
Abelardo was the third coach the membership have sacked prior to now 12 months, allotting with Asier Garitano final June and Pablo Machin in January of this 12 months.
Calleja has expertise in relegation scraps, efficiently main Villarreal away from hazard within the 2018/19 season.
He helped them qualify for the Europa League the next marketing campaign, just for the membership to appoint Unai Emery as a substitute.
Alaves gained European recognition for enjoying out an exhilarating 5-4 defeat to Liverpool within the 2001 UEFA Cup last however then spent an extended spell away from Spain’s top-flight, returning solely in 2016.
They have stayed in La Liga ever since however are three factors from escaping the relegation zone with 9 video games remaining.
“This is a very big and difficult challenge but we’re highly motivated by it and convinced we can get the job done,” mentioned Calleja.
“We’re excited about getting started and believe that we’ll remain in La Liga next season.”
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