Coach Maradona

Diego Maradona has been named the Coach of the Argentinian National Team.  The head coaching spot has long been coveted by Maradona as he has openly expressed interest in the position for a while.  However, there are a lot of people opposing this move.  Lets take a look at Maradona’s experience, the team, and I’ll add my analysis.

Maradona’s Resume

-Player

–1986 World Cup Champion-Captain of Argentina

–FIFA Player of the Century

-Coach

–Mandiyu de Corrientes(Argentina League)

–Racing Club de Avellaneda

His career as a player is not being disputed.  Everyone in the world knows that Diego Maradona, the player, was a force to be reckoned with.  His career as a coach for a mere, two seasons, has been brought up in many arguments though.  In both seasons with two different teams, one team faced regulation and they both had losing records.

The Team

The Argentinian National Team is one of the most powerful teams.  All around the team does not have many holes.  In the back the goalkeeper position is set for at least the next decade if not two.  Roberto Abbondanzieri is getting old but young Oscar Ustari is ready to take over.  I like both keepers and they are some of the best in the world right now.  The defense has three names that come very fast: Heinze, Milito, and Zanetti.  Midfield has Mascherano and Gago.  Forwards: Aguero, Tevez, and Messi, just some to mention.

My Analysis

My feelings on Deigo Maradona are mixed; he was a beautiful player to say the least, but he also had a drug and alcohol problem.  Drug and alcohol problems are not something that I can respect.  However, I think he is making a turn-around in his life and I think he legitimately lives his country and his team.  Having said this, Diego Maradona deserves to be Coach Maradona.  I think his knowledge of the game will contribute to the team.  Also, on a final note, the team is so powerful, nobody could drive it that far off course.