# Junior de Barranquilla accelerates search for Alfredo Arias replacement

Junior de Barranquilla accelerates search for Alfredo Arias replacement as Alberto Gamero gains ground over Viera and Bava

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Junior de Barranquilla is accelerating the search for a new head coach to replace Alfredo Arias to avoid playing matches without a defined sporting project. [^1]

Junior de Barranquilla announced the departure of Alfredo Arias and is now searching for a new head coach to lead the team in the Liga BetPlay. [^2]

Alberto Gamero has emerged as one of the strongest possibilities for the position due to his extensive experience in the Colombian national league. [^3]

Jorge Bava, a preferred candidate, has lost momentum because his salary expectations exceed the budget Junior de Barranquilla has allocated for the new coach. [^4]

Sebastián Viera, a historical icon of the club, is a candidate for the position but no agreement has been reached yet. [^5]

Jose Eugenio Hernández, known as Cheché Hernández, said he would be delighted to return to Junior de Barranquilla, the team he led to a championship in 2011. [^6]

Three coaches remain in contention for the position: Sebastián Viera, Alberto Gamero, and Jorge Bava. [^7]

Junior de Barranquilla has scheduled a training session for this Tuesday afternoon, with the new coach expected to debut against Jaguares next Saturday. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Junior de Barranquilla is accelerating the search for a new head coach to replace Alfredo Arias to avoid playing matches without a defined sporting project. (El Colombiano, News)
2. Junior de Barranquilla announced the departure of Alfredo Arias and is now searching for a new head coach to lead the team in the Liga BetPlay. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
3. Alberto Gamero has emerged as one of the strongest possibilities for the position due to his extensive experience in the Colombian national league. (El Colombiano, News)
4. Jorge Bava, a preferred candidate, has lost momentum because his salary expectations exceed the budget Junior de Barranquilla has allocated for the new coach. (El Colombiano, News)
5. Sebastián Viera, a historical icon of the club, is a candidate for the position but no agreement has been reached yet. (El Colombiano, News)
6. Jose Eugenio Hernández, known as Cheché Hernández, said he would be delighted to return to Junior de Barranquilla, the team he led to a championship in 2011. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
7. Three coaches remain in contention for the position: Sebastián Viera, Alberto Gamero, and Jorge Bava. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
8. Junior de Barranquilla has scheduled a training session for this Tuesday afternoon, with the new coach expected to debut against Jaguares next Saturday. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)

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