The Chile coach, Ricardo Gareca, stated in Barranquilla that your team is in a position to get a good result when they face Colombia tomorrow at the Metropolitan stadium.
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“We have the conditions to get a good result in Barranquilla because we are focused on winning against Colombia“said the Argentine strategist during a press conference prior to this Tuesday’s match.
In the midst of the crisis of results and the poor performance that Chile has in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, in which La Roja is last, Gareca said: “Adversity is something we are used to and Colombia is the favorite, but to the extent that we let go our possibilities grow.”
When asked about his continuity at the head of the team in the event of a defeat against Colombia, Gareca indicated that decisions are made “step by step and “The first thing is to recover the things we showed at the beginning of the qualifying rounds.”
“In my opinion Chile is very strong to face Colombia and I cannot say what I am going to do after the match. Furthermore, I do not dare to say that no matter what, I will continue because we have to see what the leadership wants,” he indicated.
‘We will achieve it as we let go’: Gareca
Regarding Chile’s last position in the table, Gareca responded that qualifying for the 2026 World Cup remains the main objective, reiterating: “We will achieve it as we let go.”
One issue that Gareca was questioned about was the unexpected departure of Carlos Palacio of the concentration before facing Colombia and the way in which the coaching staff and the group in general made the decision of the Colo Colo player.
“It was unexpectedwe understand that these are personal issues and no one knows in depth about those personal issues.“said Gareca, who added that despite this episode, Palacio continues to have the doors of the Chilean team open as long as he is the coach.
“No active Chilean player has closed doors, regardless of age or who has had differences with me“, stated Gareca in clear reference to Arturo Vidal, who has been a harsh critic of his management at the head of that country’s team.
He added: “I am in a position that has to do with the interests of the country and everyone wants the team to win.” because the most important thing is the selection.”
EFE.
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