# Junior de Barranquilla managerial changes

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/junior-de-barranquilla-managerial-changes
> Updated: 2026-09-02T22:56:06.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Junior de Barranquilla experienced a period of significant instability during the second semester of the 2026 season. Under manager Alfredo Arias, the club suffered early losses in Liga BetPlay against Deportes Tolima and Millonarios, alongside an elimination from the Copa BetPlay by Barranquilla FC. Performance issues were compounded by the lack of scoring from Argentine striker Francisco Fydriszewski.

Following an eight-match winless streak, the club appointed former player Sebastián Viera as the new head coach. Viera, a former Uruguayan goalkeeper with the club, signed a contract for the remainder of the 2026 season through December. His objective is to implement a more intense playing style to guide the team into the championship top eight.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Sebastián Viera appointed as new Junior de Barranquilla manager

Former goalkeeper Sebastián Viera has been appointed as the new head coach of Junior de Barranquilla on a four-month contract following a period of poor results for the club.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sebastin-viera-appointed-as-new-junior-de-barranquilla-manager

### 2026-08-13: Colombian football: Junior de Barranquilla struggles as Patriotas loses goalkeeper

Junior de Barranquilla struggles with early losses and striker Francisco Fydriszewski's lack of goals, while Patriotas Boyacá loses goalkeeper Juan Daniel Espitia to Independiente Santa Fe.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombian-football-junior-de-barranquilla-struggles-as-patriotas-loses-goalkeeper

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