This archive report was first published on 4 October 2019.
October 4, 2019, marked the beginning of a tumultuous period for Gimnasia, as they lost their opening three games under the guidance of 58-year-old coach Diego Maradona.
The Argentine legend's return to his native country was met with high expectations, but his team's performance has been far from impressive.
According to reports, Maradona took drastic measures by sending seven senior players to the reserves, including Jonathan Chacon, Guillermo Enrique, Lucas Miguez, Juan Cataldi, Khalil Caraballo, Eric Ramirez, and Lucas Calderon.
The move comes as Gimnasia prepares to face second-bottom Godoy Cruz in a crucial game at the weekend.
Godoy Cruz have also struggled to find their footing this season, providing Maradona with a golden opportunity to record his first win of the season.
