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Reinaldo Rueda, coach of La Roja, spoke with the media in the preview of the qualifying debut against Uruguay in Montevideo. He analyzed the options of his team and addressed the difficulties he has experienced in the days leading up to the game.
One of the issues that caused the anger was inquiries about some absentees from the payroll. In this regard, the DT stressed that “Eugenio Mena has played a few minutes and the Argentine league has not yet started. You have to talk about the players who are in the summons. “Then, when asked about Válber Huerta He showed his annoyance again.
Regarding the approach to the Uruguayans, the coach argued that “the system is secondary, the important thing is the adaptation of the players. There has only been one training session with everyone. Today we will take a very long journey through protocol. We will look for the most practical solution according to what they have been doing in their clubs, the idea is to alter that as little as possible “.
Check the other phrases of Rueda
Alexis’s panorama: It has been two difficult, traumatic years. He has only played six continuous games since 2018 and what is now is unpredictable, he has entered 20 minutes, in another 12, it is difficult to assess his condition.
The way of working in the midst of difficulties: Only yesterday we worked with the entire squad, Andía arrived at the last minute. We have had individual conversations, we have shown some videos, looking at alternatives, asking questions. It has been more of an individual coaching.
The absences and the ‘Isla case’: We haven’t met in a year and seven players are lost due to different factors, but we hope that with the nominees we will do a good performance. On the island we depend on whether the authorities let him enter the country, from Uruguay they denied him entry.
Little presence of UC: There is no agreement with them not to quote players, we only did it in the microcycle. Now it is my decision.
The little experience of the establishment: It is unusual to lose 7 players, almost the entire defensive block. As for the youngsters, some have had international participation with their clubs, although it is not the same to be in the Qualifiers. This psychological pressure must be neutralized, that is why I have spoken with the leaders so that they can be wrapped up well and thus play a worthy game.
Idolatry by the coach of Uruguay: Tabárez is my idol, he is a benchmark for soccer in South America, he has a 13-year process that is unprecedented. He has endured all this time with courage and for something his team is the best in South America worldwide. All respect for that coaching staff that works with great humility.
