The Chilean team was left without a coach after a draw against Paraguay (0-0) in the South American qualifiers. Considering the lack of positive results, Eduardo Berizzo decided to retire after one year and four months at the head of the bench Red.

Following the Argentine tactician’s resignation, the Chilean National Professional Football Association (ANFP) has appointed Nicolás Córdova as La Roja’s interim coach for next Tuesday’s match against Ecuador.

Nicolás Córdova, interim coach of Chile for the meeting with Ecuador in the South American qualifiers

However, the presence of the technical head of the Chilean men’s youth team will be temporary and the search is still on for the final coach to lead the South American team to the 2026 World Cup.

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With the need to find a new coach, Nelson Tapia, interim coach of Barcelona SC in 2019, has once again challenged to take charge of La Roja.

“Be careful, I’m here in Quito,” the former France 1998 World Cup goalkeeper wrote, sparking widespread support among his followers.

The idea of ​​leading a senior team at Tapia has been around for a long time. “That’s always a nice step. But you have to be realistic. I was asked many times before I became a coach why someone doesn’t want to lead Chile,” he commented to the media. Sports Few months ago.

The duel between the selection of Chile and Ecuador will be played next week, on Tuesday, November 21, at Rodrigo Paz Delgado (18:00) in Quito. Both teams need a win to continue fighting for one of the six direct spots at the next World Cup. (D)