Colo Colo confirms Hugo Tocalli as new coach

SANTIAGO.- Just as had been previously announced, it was confirmed today that the new trainer finally chosen to take over Colo Colo would be Argentine national Hugo Tocalli.

The former Sub 20 Argentina coach, which lead his team to victory at the 2008 World Cup in Canada was chosen instead of his fellow countryman Diego Cagna, who had been thought of as the favourite to lead Colo Colo.

The coach was confirmed this morning on Radio Agricultura by Gabriel Ruiz-Tagle, who said that the new trainer for Colo Colo will have to, amongst other things, work to restore the team and transform the group into a powerhouse.

Tocalli will also be involved in work related to the minor Colo Colo divisions, which are headed by Paraguayan national Gualberto Jara.

Hugo Tocalli was the first official hopeful noted to take over for Marcelo Barticciotto, however his confirmation was delayed after Cagna also applied for the vacancy and became first choice.

Tocalli is scheduled to begin working with Colo Colo after the team finishes participating in the Apertura Tournament, which could be as soon as this weekend if the squadron fails to classify for the playoffs.