Veljko Paunovic, the Serbian coach who arrived at Chivas Guadalajara in the Clausura 2023 tournament to play in the final for the title against Tigres, generating a great surprise in Liga MX, acknowledged having made a serious mistake that he now regrets at the helm of Chivas.

Now that almost two years have passed since his time with the popular Guadalajara team, Paunovic told the Mexican sports channel Claro Sports that he made a serious mistake leaving Chivas, but especially because of the way he handled his departure from Guadalajara.

“I regretted it,” said the current manager of the Serbian national team, where he has arrived with the idea of ??creating a new generation of players who can restore the strength and ability of the Serbian team.

In the interview, Paunovic emphasized that the reason for his departure from Guadalajara was not due to mistreatment, nor to labor abuse at Chivas, but because his family wasn't ready for the environment of a European coach.

“The truth is that I regretted it, although I have to say that when I made the decision it was for a personal and family reason. I had “I gave it my all; my family was in Chicago and I practically traveled every day off, trying not to let it show and without letting it affect me. In the end, I lost about 12 kilos in the 13 months I was at Chivas,” he emphasized. The coach also explained that: “It wasn't a burden or painful, but I did notice exhaustion. I had a lot of responsibility to return for the third tournament and not be in good physical shape, which could later affect me mentally. Over the years, I've learned to know myself and identify when I reach a physical and mental state where I can't perform as I'd like,” added the controversial European coach. Veljko didn't miss the opportunity to thank the Vergara family for the chance to have managed Guadalajara and for their great support, as well as the sporting director, the Spaniard Fernando Hierro, who backed him in his project at all times. At Tigres,His departure also stirred up controversy. Veljko Paunovic also addressed his controversial departure from Tigres UANL, especially regarding the manner of his dismissal from the feline squad and the board's immediate response of giving his position to midfielder Guido Pizarro. “I am very grateful to Tigres for the opportunity. I have been comfortable, working with maximum focus, as I do everywhere. I didn't see it coming, but these things happen. I have no regrets or ill will. I am very happy that the team has had a very good season. It is a great club, with a demanding environment, something that I liked and with which I fit in well,” he stated. As you may recall, Paunovic never had a favorable environment within the Tigres squad, especially after it was reported that the team did not support him and that a coup took place within the team's internal dynamics, aspects in which He didn't want to elaborate.

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