The rankings for the Conmebol 2026 qualifiers give Vinotinto great hope of reaching its first World Cup in history. But it is no coincidence that the Venezuelan football team is in the qualifying zone after the first five dates of the process. This reality is also thanks to the team’s great play, for which the coach is largely responsible. Fernando Batista.
Fernando Ariel Batista: This is the story of the Vinotinto coach
Former footballer born on August 2, 1970 in Buenos Aires, Argentina He joined the Venezuelan Football Association in 2021 when he was part of the technical command of the U23 team. However, after José Néstor Pékerman left the senior diving team, Batista was selected to take over the management of the main team. The strategist has been gaining his first experience as a coach this year; previously he was only an assistant or head of smaller divisions. However, his experience in football dates back to his career as a football player, when he defended the colors of Argentine clubs.: Argentinos Juniors, San Lorenzo, Godoy Cruz and All Boys.
Bocha established himself as a youth coach in the 11 years he stayed with Argentinos Juniors since 2005 until 2016. He also has a very football-loving family, as evidenced by his brother Sergio, who became world champion in Mexico in 1986. Although the youngest of the Batista family does not have extensive experience with senior national teams or clubs, he has more than one experience in training teams:
- Armenia U18-J. 19:2018
- Argentina Under-20, 23 and Olympics: 2018-2021
- Venezuela under 23: 2021 – 2023.
Pékerman left the position to Batista earlier this year. Photo: DirecTV Sports
What did Bocha Batista say before the game against Peru?
After his arrival in Lima, the Vinotinto coach referred to the duel against Peru. “What I think is trying to win the game so we keep believing, keep adding. There are rumors that it is a direct rival, I don’t think so much, apart from the fact that there are teams that are great.” The reality in my opinion is that it is about getting a great result, to think about ourselves and continue to grow and improve as a team,” said the Argentine coach.
Where did Fernando Batista play?
The Argentine played for his country’s teams and defended youth teams.
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