Chilean National Team Coaching Situation: Berizzo’s Departure and Potential Replacements

2023-11-17 10:51:16

Eduardo Berizzo is no longer the coach of the Chilean team. The goalless equality once morest Paraguay for the fifth round of the Qualifiers ended up driving the DT’s decision amid questions regarding the poor performance of La Roja at the beginning of the road to the 2026 World Cup.

Thus, leaving in doubt who will be the coach in charge of directing the Everybody’s Team in this Tuesday’s duel once morest Ecuador, the ANFP must begin to intensify the search for a new starting coach, although it already has a list with some names.

One who has always been liked in the association is Ricardo Gareca. His poster seduces. He was even an option before the arrival of the former Paraguayan strategist, but at that time he was dedicated to the playoff once morest Qatar, with Peru. The Argentine took the Rímac team to a World Cup event following 36 years.

José Néstor Pekerman also draws attention. The strategist spent ten games in charge of Venezuela and despite not having a bad performance, in March of this year he decided to resign from his position, accusing non-compliance by the Federation, which in turn accused him of lack of commitment. His glorious time as coach of Argentina’s minor teams, but above all his time in Colombia, where he led them to two consecutive World Cups (2014 and 2018), are his greatest memories.

On the other hand, two coaches with successes in the National Championship are also gaining strength: Ariel Holan and Gustavo Quinteros. The latter is one of those who has the greatest advantage following his campaigns in Colo Colo. His knowledge of the local environment, in addition to his past as a national team coach, brings him closer to Juan Pinto Durán. Furthermore, he is closer economically than, for example, one of the dreams they have in the ANFP: Marcelo Gallardo. The coach, architect of River Plate’s golden era, has been without a club since he left Millonario, in December 2022. The former midfielder is the greatest desire, but it is also seen as a fantasy. The board understands the time he is taking to direct, but they also understand that he is waiting for a more attractive project, both from a sporting and economic point of view.

This Tuesday, at a press conference, Berizzo analyzed his present. He was upset by the question regarding his continuity. “I am outraged, but not only because the result interrupts your process, but also because of the lightness in which everyone can talk regarding your work,” he initially said. “Imagine if I told you to lose your job tomorrow because you made a mistake, you arrived late, you made a mistake on the payroll, you name some names and I call others. Why do we talk regarding someone else’s work like that? “He added, trying to convey the dilemma to the journalists who attended the conference prior to the clash once morest the Guaraníes.

The coach continues with a categorical analysis. “I might never have an opinion on what a colleague does. Nor do I criticize a journalist’s analysis even if he is wrong. Or recommend that someone be left without a job,” he insisted, as a declaration of principles.

“It is something complex for anyone. I would like to find a respect, as Pellegrino said, that it is not pleasant to be out of work, and more unpleasant that others tell you to be out of work. We do public work but we should not allow ourselves to do things that have to do with good faith or being honest,” he emphasized, alluding to statements by the U coach in the same sense.

Chile tied without goals once morest Paraguay for the fifth round of the Qualifiers. Photo: Agencia Uno.

Of course, following the goalless draw once morest Paraguay he made a 90-second statement in which he indicated that “I have just spoken with the president of the Federation and I have expressed my desire to leave office. The results have not been what was expected. It is worth recognizing that when things do not work, one must know how to recognize it.”

“I would like to thank all the people who have worked with me. From the closest collaborator, to my coaching staff, to the people of Pinto Durán, to María José (Vasconcelos), to the props, to the cancheros because they have committed their work to the National Team. Fundamentally thank the players who have committed to this process and wish them the best of luck,” he continued.

Finally, he expressed his good wishes for what is to come. “I sincerely believe that the chances of qualifying exist, they are intact. Hopefully the weather helps, it decompresses so that Chile can qualify for a new World Cup. Thank you very much for your usual respect, it has been an honor for me to lead the Chilean soccer team and I would like to thank all the people who have worked for Chilean soccer and the national team.”

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