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Alejandro Sabella Argentina's new coach is putting Gabriel Batistuta assistant for Argentina

The Argentina coach, Alejandro Sabella, is putting together his technical command in time to start training the 'albiceleste'.

Thus, the former coach of Estudiantes de La Plata, could have Gabriel Omar Batistuta, Roberto Ayala and Juan Sebastian Veron as collaborators.

Sabella will be joined by Julian Campos and Claudio Gugnali as field assistants, the trainer will be Paul White and former players would be part of that command.

It is note worthy that the first friendly match of the 'Era Sabella' will face Venezuela in India on September 2, then play against Nigeria on 6 of the same month in Dhaka. The first official match will be October 7 to Chile for the World Cup Brazil 2014.

Re: Alejandro Sabella Argentina's new coach is putting Gabriel Batistuta assistant for Argentina

WOW... where did you find that Brigie? I hope it's true!!!

Let's hope they can make a difference!!! This is all I could find, that Sabella's appointment was confirmed today...

Global news
Argentina confirm Sabella appointment
August 2, 2011

Alejandro Sabella will take over as Argentina coach until after the 2014 World Cup finals, Argentine Football Association (AFA) president Julio Grondona has confirmed.

Alejandro Sabella succeeds Sergio Batista for Argentina

AFA general secretary Jose Luis Meiszner last week revealed former Estudiantes boss Sabella was the organisation's first choice to succeed Sergio Batista, who was sacked after the team's dismal Copa America showing last month.

Grondona has validated his colleague's comments, but said there would no formal unveiling, with Sabella's appointment now common knowledge.

Grondona told Fox Sports: "The details are being finalised but Sabella has already been presented (in the media) and will be coach from now until the World Cup in Brazil, contingent on Argentina qualifying for the tournament.''

Sabella, 56, had been expected to take over United Arab Emirates team Al-Jazira, having signed an agreement to coach the UAE Pro-League club on June 11.

But he failed to arrive in the country on schedule, opting instead to take up vthe opportunity to lead his national team.

After a playing career that included spells at River Plate, Sheffield United, Leeds and Estudiantes, Sabella served regularly as an assistant coach to Daniel Passarella, who was head coach of Argentina between 1994 and 1998.

Passarella and Sabella also worked together with Uruguay, Italian side Parma, Corinthians of Brazil and Mexican team Monterrey.

Sabella then led Estudiantes to Copa Libertadores glory in 2009 and the Argentinian Apertura title a year later, before resigning in February 2011. He made four appearances as a player for the Argentina national team.
ESPN

Re: Alejandro Sabella Argentina's new coach is putting Gabriel Batistuta assistant for Argentina

Wooow !!! That's Great news..
Hope Batistuta part is true !
Sept 2 will reveal many things !

Re: Alejandro Sabella Argentina's new coach is putting Gabriel Batistuta assistant for Argentina

Hope it's genuine. That would be a good way of earning some experience.