What did Ricardo Gareca say when they asked him about the possibility of leading Ecuador?

In Ecuafútbol there is secrecy regarding the candidates to lead the national team, after the non-continuation of the Argentine Gustavo Alfaro.

However, in that wake of doubt, the name of another albiceleste trainer has jumped as the first option to be on the tricolor bench.

Ricardo Gareca, former coach of Peru, is the coach, who according to the international press, would be Alfaro’s potential replacement and it has even been mentioned that talks have already begun and the economic issue has also been raised.

In an interview prior to confirming the non-continuation of his colleague and compatriot (in December), the nickname Tiger He was consulted about the possibility of assuming the Ecuadorian command.

“First I want to make it clear that I have a great relationship with Alfaro, I have a lot of affection for him. He is one of the best coaches in Argentine soccer, his career shows it, ”he told the digital site sportsmanship.

“Talking about this topic (possibility of leading the team) while he is or is resolving his continuity, I would prefer to avoid any type of comment on the Ecuadorian team,” added Gareca.

Regarding his vision of the national squad, the Tiger He praised what everyone’s team has shown in recent years.

“Ecuador is a respected team, facing it and I lived it is very careful because of the components that its players have makes it complicated,” he said.

“You have to make a great effort to take something away from them. They played great games (in Qatar 2022), I liked what they did from the first game, they lived up to the circumstances ”, Gareca added.

In the interview, the coach was also asked about his future and he was open to listening to any offers that come his way.

“Our planning is that we were going to wait for the World Cup (Qatar) to end and from there one knows that the teams are beginning to be assembled, because the championships are not projected as soon as the World Cup ends,” he said.

“I want to see what job opportunities may arise and from there I would have no problem working at the selection level or in teams,” he concluded. (D)