The loss in Floresta was not overlooked by the club's hierarchy, and as a result, changes were made to the team's coaching structure. Scifo, who had been in charge on an interim basis, has been let go, and Lotito has been brought in to lead the team through the final stretch of the Primera Nacional season. Nueva Chicago is currently five points away from direct relegation to the Primera B.
Lotito is no stranger to the club, having previously coached Nueva Chicago in 2023 and served as the team's Director Deportivo in the same year. He also has experience as an assistant coach, having worked under Pablo Guede at Nueva Chicago in 2014. During his previous stint as coach, Lotito led the team to an 11th-place finish, 20 points clear of relegation.
The appointment of Lotito comes with changes to the club's football structure, with some members of the commission resigning following the team's defeat to All Boys. Nueva Chicago will now reassemble the commission, with Lotito at the helm. The team's next match is against Atlanta this weekend, a game that will be crucial in their bid to avoid relegation.
Lotito's task will not be an easy one, given the team's current position and the changes that have taken place. However, his experience and knowledge of the club will undoubtedly be an asset in the coming weeks.