Ricardo Gareca became Chile's new coach after several weeks of negotiations. After his official presentation, the former technician presented the Peruvian team He made it clear what his goals are with La Roja. Although he stressed that he will try to settle in as quickly as possible, some of the names that will make up his technical command with a view to the 2024 Copa América and the 2026 qualification are already known.
Who are the members of Gareca's technical command in Chile?
According to DSports, Sergio Rodolfo Santin (technical assistant) and Néstor Bonillo (physical trainer) will accompany “Tigre” in this new challenge. It is also expected that the ANFP of Chile will be able to appoint the goalkeeping coach in the coming days and in this way complete the squad.
One aspect to take into account is that of Bonillo, who would have to leave Alianza Lima – he holds the position of external consultant in the field of sports management and infrastructure development – to join the South team.
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When will Ricardo Gareca make his debut for Chile?
Ricardo Gareca will begin his journey in the Chile team on March 26 against theFrancia by Kylian Mbappé. The international friendly match will be played at the Vélodrome stadium in Marseille.
Date of the friendly match between Chile and France. Photo: Twitter
However, they will make their official debut in the Copa América 2024. At the beginning of the continental competition, the “Tigre” have to play against the Peruvian team with which they qualified for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
What did Ricardo Gareca say about the Chilean team?
In a press conference, the 65-year-old strategist made it clear that the main goal of the Chilean team is to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
“Chile is not too far away. The goal is not to reach the top, the goal is to be at the World Cup. The only way is to see and decide who will be in the best shape for each presentation. I need.” Once we achieve it, “we find a way that makes us get results. I always thought that the team played well and that people recognized that,” he said.