Boca part ways with coach Gago after loss to River Plate

Boca Juniors head coach Fernando Gago has left the club after just over six months in charge following a 2-1 loss to arch-rivals River Plate in the Argentine Superclasico at the weekend, the club said on Tuesday.

Gago, a former Argentina and Boca midfielder who took over in October, is the clubs third manager in a row to leave without winning a trophy after Jorge Almiron and Diego Martinez.

Fernando Gago has stepped down as first team coach, Boca said in a statement.

We thank Fernando and his coaching staff for their professionalism and wish them every success in their next challenges.

Boca have won only 17 of their 30 matches under Gago and suffered an early exit from the Copa Libertadores with a second-round loss to Perus Alianza Lima on penalties.

Assistant coach Mariano Herron will take over on an interim basis while Boca look for a new head coach, local media reported.

Boca are top of Group A in the Torneo Apertura, the first half of the Argentine top-flight season 10. They visit Tigre next weekend. REUTERS

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