For Emelec, 2023 was the year of implementation of multiple negative records in the history of participation in the national championship, since 1957 (the worst start of the season in the 21st century, which later became the most terrible start of the tournament in general). ; out of international tournaments after fifteen consecutive classifications; nine consecutive dates without a win, like 1983; the worst owner of the first phase, among others).

Emelec, signed by vinotinto! Venezuelan Alexander González arrived in the country to become the new blue reinforcement

On many days of the Pro League competition, the Electricians were in a relegation position or in locations very close to it. In addition, there were events that had not happened for almost two decades, such as the interruption of training due to the payment of salaries and the free departure of four players from the club.

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Furthermore, José Pileggi, in his first year of training as president, was involved in verbal disputes with former leaders, several members of his board resigned, and he publicly contradicted the CEO and the press officer (the former resigned after disavowed).

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New sides

There were bad signatures by foreigners. National reinforcements that raised expectations responded half-heartedly (Miller Bolaños) and others were a big failure (Bryan Angulo). With no income from competitions such as the Copa Libertadores or Sudamericana, and to atone for what was done in a terrible 2023, Pileggi has gone to great lengths to put together the squad that Colombian coach Hernán Torres must have asked of him.

By hiring Venezuelan Alexander González and Ecuadorian Gustavo Cortez, defenders who would be starters instead of Romario Caicedo and Aníbal Chalá (protagonist of the great jersey when he left for Barcelona SC), Emelec completed ten reinforcements and far.

He strengthened the defense, midfield and attacking line, although in the midfield most of the reinforcements are elements of offensive characteristics. Furthermore, according to the version from the same institution, there is a possibility of reaching a renewal agreement with José Francisco Cevallos Jr.

Ten reinforcements

These are the national reinforcements of the Emelecistas: Maicon Solís (comes from El Nacional), Washington Corozo (Sporting Cristal, 16 goals in 81 games and 18 assists) and Gustavo Cortez (who played 16 games in Independiente del Valle in 2023 and only ten as owner).

The foreigners are, in addition to llaner González (with experience in Switzerland, Spain, Romania and Armenia and his team), Argentines Marcelo Meli (from Liverpool, from Montevideo), Cristian Erbes (Ferrocarril Oeste and a short stint of five games in Boca Juniors), Juan Pablo Ruiz and Facundo Castelli (both from Delfín SC).

In addition, they brought the Uruguayan Rodrigo Rivera (Liverpool de Montevideo) and the Colombian Andrés Ricaurte (Deportivo Independiente de Medellín). With Argentine defender Aníbal Leguizamón, eight foreigners have been added

This is an option for Emelec’s likely starting lineup in 2024

In the port: Pedro Ortiz.

On defense: Andrés Ricaurte, Alexander González, Aníbal Leguizamón, Luis Fernando León, Gustavo Cortez.

In midfield: Cristian Erbes, Joseph Espinoza, Marcelo Meli, Andrés Ricaurte.

On the offensive: Facundo Castelli, Washington Corozo. (D)