The definition of a new coach of the Ecuadorian team seems like a question that could be a matter of hours, and the balance seems to be leaning towards what would be the first option: Ricardo Gareca, the Argentine coach, gives hints in every interview that suggest his arrival is inevitable.

Gaucho, who coached the Peruvian team that led them to the 2018 World Cup in Russia and the 2019 Copa América final, would be the strongest candidate to replace compatriot Gustavo Alfaro, who has not renewed ties with the Confederation. Ecuadorian Football (FEF) after Qatar 2022.

Gareca, open to interviews with international media, especially Peruvians, insisted that his situation with Ecuafútbol will be defined these days.

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“These days, Ecuador already has to call on March 5 because they have a friendly match (against Australia, so this shouldn’t take too long,” was the coach’s answer in a telematic radio interview successful.

“These are negotiations that lasted (with FEF), where they communicated with us, we heard several times, and I don’t know if they did it in parallel with other coaches,” added the strategist. .

Gareca insisted that there is interest from both sides, but explained that the “defining days” are coming.

“There has always been a concrete interest and progress has been made on that issue and it has reached a point where it can still not be said that nothing has been concluded, but I think these are the days of definition,” concluded the Argentine coach. (D)