Away from Leeds United, Pablo Hernandez’s shift into management is going well as he gained a promotion over in Spain.
All of the talk this week regarding Leeds is going to be about Daniel Farke, and whether he’s going to be in the job much longer.
Many, including myself, have called for change in the dugout. Meanwhile, Pablo Hernandez’s dive into coaching is going very well.
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Pablo Hernandez named CD Castellon manager on permanent basis
Leeds legend Hernandez left the club in 2021 to pursue a return to boyhood club CD Castellon as a player, as well as being a shareholder since 2017.
Upon retiring, El Mago has been quick to get into coaching, citing inspiration from Marcelo Bielsa along the way.
“The one who has marked me the most is Marcelo Bielsa. I learned things that I had not noticed in my career,” Hernandez said back in October.
Pablo Hernandez names fellow Leeds United legend as a major inspiration behind his dip into coaching. (Pool via REUTERS/Lynne Cameron)
Working with Castellon’s B side since 2024, Hernandez gained an interim opportunity with the first team this season in Spain’s La Liga 2. In eight league fixtures, Hernandez has collected four wins and two draws for a total of 14 points.
Hernandez’s work to lift Castellon from the relegation zone up to 12th has seen him earn the job on a permanenrt basis:
Pablo Hernandez one step closer to dream Leeds United managerial position in the future
Pep Guardiola, Mikel Arteta, Xabi Alonso, Cesc Febregas – the ‘Spanish midfielder to great manager’ pipeline is rich.
How good would it be if Hernandez was another that could make his way into elite management soon?
Additionally, how great would it be if he was able to make a name for himself as Leeds’ manager?
Of course, before we get ahead of ourselves, it’s just nice to see that Hernandez is getting a big opportunity in Spain’s second tier this season. But, given that he’s a legend of the club, there has to be one eye on him being a potential option for us in the future.
Should this season go well for Castellon in La Liga 2, there’s every chance that Hernandez is going to start catching the eye as an exciting young coach.
Leeds surely have to keep that option open.
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