Sport Health Country 2026-04-01T00:18:10+00:00

Guatemala Coach Luis Fernando Tena Denies Departure Rumors

Mexican coach Luis Fernando Tena, who underwent gallbladder surgery and faced complications, has denied rumors of a possible departure from his position as head coach of the Guatemala national team. The coach confirmed his intention to continue working with the team, reporting positive progress in his recovery.


Guatemala Coach Luis Fernando Tena Denies Departure Rumors

Mexican coach Luis Fernando Tena himself put an end to speculation with a clear and direct message. The Mexican coach assured that his intention is to continue at the helm of the project, making it clear that his commitment to the Guatemala national team remains intact despite the complicated health episode.

The recent surgery of Luis Fernando Tena set off alarms in the Guatemala national team's circle, after it became known that the Mexican strategist had to be operated on for the gallbladder and subsequently faced complications derived from a bacterial infection.

How is he doing? This situation not only forced him to remain under medical observation but also to temporarily distance himself from his duties, including his absence in recent commitments of the 'chapin' squad. The recovery process will not be simple, which fueled rumors about a possible deterioration in his physical condition. 'Then I had to be operated on a second time and with a good dose of antibiotics,' he said.

Will he leave Guatemala? In that context, rumors began to circulate about a possible departure from the Guatemalan bench, a situation that generated even more uncertainty. 'I tell you that I am going to continue with the Guatemala national team, I have no intention of changing,' he sentenced to the aforementioned medium.

Additionally, the leadership fully backed his words, reiterating that the coach has a valid contract and that there is no scenario in which a change in technical direction is contemplated. However, as the days passed, the situation has improved considerably. In an interview with Record, the coach himself confirmed that he is already at home, following medical indications and evolving favorably, which has brought tranquility to both the federation and the fans.

Tena is advancing in his recovery while maintaining his firm objective of continuing to lead Guatemala, with his eye on the sporting challenges to come. 'I am already better, although I am still with the antibiotics.' In this way, the continuity of the process is guaranteed, at least in the short term. Thus, after days of tension and uncertainty, the situation seems to be heading towards normality.