The coach of the Bolivian national team, Brazilian Antônio Carlos Zago, asked for patience with the team, which is in the process of reformulation, before its debut in the America Cup against the host United States.
“The fans, the press, think that things change from one day to the next. We haven’t won a game in the Copa América for ten years,” said Zago at a press conference this Saturday (22), the day before the game against the national team. American.
The Bolivians have failed to achieve at least one victory in the last three editions of the continental tournament: 2016, 2019 and 2021. “We are trying to give the team a new look and trying to improve the local championship.”
Despite this, the coach hopes that his players can have a good game on Sunday, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
“We hope that the best wins and that we are the best, because it would be important to start the Copa América with a victory over the host,” said the 55-year-old former defender.
Antônio Carlos showed respect for the United States team and its players, including Milan striker Christian Pulisic.
“They have players who play in the big leagues, European leagues, and Pulisic is one of them. We have to have maximum concentration, not give space, because it is a team that plays very well”, he highlighted.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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