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Ricardo La Volpe a safe choice for Club America

Related Topics: Club América, Ricardo La Volpe

While he won't be able to make a mark as soon as this weekend's Clasico against Pumas, Las Aguilas' directors know what they're getting with the experienced manager.

The problem with firing your manager is that you have to turn around and hire a new manager.

It's very easy for fans and columnists to call for the head of the man in charge, but, as with players, the value of the replacement needs to be higher than the one you're getting rid of. Club America hasn't taken a leap forward, but in Ricardo La Volpe, who was announced Thursday as Nacho Ambriz's replacement, is a guiding hand who can improve on what Ambriz did with the club.