Gil Vicente HubGil Vicente announced Luís Pinto as the new coach of the Barcelos club, this Saturday. The 37-year-old coach is the successor to César Peixoto in the technical command, who recently moved to England to sign a contract with Wolverhampton.
Who is Luís Pinto?
Luís Pinto is a Portuguese coach with a positive passage through Vitória SC, with whom he won a League Cup.
What does this mean for Gil Vicente?
The hiring of Luís Pinto is a bet by Gil Vicente to improve their performance in the Primeira Liga. The club currently occupies 6th place, with 50 points, 13 wins, 11 draws and 10 losses in 34 games, and a goal difference of +9.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| League position | 6th |
| Points | 50 |
| Wins | 13 |
| Draws | 11 |
| Losses | 10 |
| Goal difference | +9 |
What comes next?
Gil Vicente is looking to improve their performance in the Primeira Liga with Luís Pinto's new command. The club is 38 points behind leader FC Porto and needs a sequence of wins to get closer to the top of the table.
Gil Vicente has a challenge ahead, but with Luís Pinto's experience and skill, the club can achieve its goals and have a successful season.
