Julio César Falcioni has been officially appointed as the head coach of Atlético Tucumán after the club parted ways with Hugo Colace. Colace's departure came after a disappointing performance against Belgrano, which saw Atlético Tucumán lose 3-1, putting Colace's position at risk despite his earlier success in keeping the team from relegation last season.

Falcioni, known as 'the Emperor,' will take on the role at Atlético Tucumán, marking the 11th club in his coaching career. His return to coaching comes after a period of absence, as he had been looking to continue his legacy in football. The surprise appointment now puts pressure on him to turn around the team's fortunes as they aim to improve their standing in the league.

This change in direction for Atlético Tucumán reflects a critical moment for the club, as they seek stability and better results following a rocky start to the season. Falcioni's experience and strategy will be closely watched as he attempts to navigate the challenges ahead and lead the team towards success and possibly avoid relegation again this season.