With the primary goal of raising the level of its game, “doing things in a better way” to begin a discreet start to the season, Emelec opens its Copa Sudamericana schedule against Danubio FC, in Montevideo, in a Group B match.

The Blues are coming off the back of a 3-2 defeat against Delfín SC in the Ecuador tournament, with injury casualties complicating the outlook for coach Miguel Rondelli.

But the team hopes to recover from these difficulties and “achieve the results that a great institution like Emelec deserves,” said José Francisco Cevallos, who assured fans that “we will not let them down.”

Emelec has Dixon Arroyo casualty due to disagreements with management, while Miler Bolaños, Samuel Sosa and Bryan Angulo are off the payroll due to injuries.

Danubio is also coming off a defeat in the Uruguayan Apertura against River Plate (2-1) last Friday, so, like the Electricians, the victory will serve to wash the image. (D)