Uruguay is a unique case in the world of football. Historically they have produced great footballers, who once hung their boots have gone to the benches. One of these midfielders, who made a career in Spain in the early years of the 21st century, Better than anyone, he enacts the burning of the codes of football in the long run to lay the foundations for being a coach.
Pablo García, Uruguayan pivot who made a career in Milan, Real Madrid, Osasuna, Celta and Murcia among many other teams … It is the sensation on the benches of the Greek Super League. The remembered midfielder, once he left the ranks of Real Madrid in 2008, had a prolific career in Greece. It is considered an institution in the PAOK of Thessaloniki. After leaving football in 2014, he stayed in the Hellenic country and joined the club. He began training the youth, then the U-20 and In October 2020 it was the emergency solution for the first team, after Abel Ferreira left for Palmeiras.
Zidane and Pablo García.
JESUS AGUILERA (DAILY AS)
With a look very different from the one he was reminded of from his time as a player, the Uruguayan has not disappointed. Pablo García has emerged as a great coach in his first experience on a professional bench. It is the sensation in Greece. He has led PAOK in 35 games with a magnificent balance: 19 wins, 8 draws and 8 losses. With 71 goals in favor and 39 against. Pablo García has PAOK in the semifinals of the Greek Cup. He will play the second leg at home against AEK of Athens of Manolo Jiménez after the 0-1 for those of Thessaloniki. In addition, he is fighting to be second in the championship round, after finishing fourth in the regular league. The mighty Olympiacos savored how coach Pablo Garcia wasted it with a resounding 2-0 loss a few days ago.
His good debut as a mister has attracted the attention of the technical secretariats of the Spanish clubs that are already monitoring the 43-year-old coach for a short-term future. The former footballer has a contract until 2023 with PAOK but Pablo García has always liked to return to the two major leagues where he played: Spain and Italy.