# Club Sport Emelec coaching changes

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/club-sport-emelec-coaching-changes
> Updated: 2026-08-26T16:33:27.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Following a period of disappointing results, Emelec sporting director Luis Miguel Escalada initially reaffirmed the club’s support for head coach Cristian Nasuti. Escalada stated the club intended to honor Nasuti’s existing contract and focused on improving performance to address supporter dissatisfaction.

However, following a 2-0 defeat against Liga de Quito that left the club in 12th place within the relegation zone, the board dismissed Nasuti. While Nasuti and his staff will transition to roles within the club’s youth development categories, the club has appointed Argentine coaches Favio Orsi and Sergio Gómez to stabilize the first team. Jimmy Bran will serve as interim manager for the immediate upcoming match.

Emelec has since appointed Argentine manager Ezequiel Medrán to lead the first team. Medrán, 45, arrived in Guayaquil on August 27, 2026, marking his first international coaching experience following previous roles with Colón, Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza, and Atlético Rafaela. He is expected to make his debut on August 30 against Leones FC at the George Capwell stadium, with the objective of improving the team’s standing in the LigaPro 2026 season.

## Claims

- Cristian Nasuti, Javier Klimowicz, and Rodrigo Figueroa will move to the club's youth divisions. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Emelec holds 32 points after 26 matches, placing them 12th in the standings within the relegation zone. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Club Sport Emelec has terminated the contract of technical director Cristian Nasuti. (single source)
- The dismissal follows irregular results in LigaPro 2026, including a 2-0 loss to Liga de Quito. (single source)
- Jimmy Bran will serve as interim manager for the match against Leones FC on August 30. (single source)
- The Argentine duo Favio Orsi and Sergio Gómez have been appointed to lead the team and will arrive this Wednesday. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Emelec appoints Ezequiel Medrán as new manager

Argentine manager Ezequiel Medrán has arrived in Guayaquil to replace Cristian Nasuti as the head coach of Emelec, aiming to steer the club away from the LigaPro relegation zone.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/club-sport-emelec-dismisses-manager-cristian-nasuti

### 2026-08-14: Emelec sporting director backs coach Cristian Nasuti

Emelec sporting director Luis Miguel Escalada has expressed continued confidence in coach Cristian Nasuti, despite poor results and fan dissatisfaction, ahead of a key upcoming match.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/emelec-sporting-director-backs-coach-cristian-nasuti

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Cite as: Club Sport Emelec coaching changes. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/club-sport-emelec-coaching-changes