New, new technician. Finally, after a few weeks of negotiations, Reinaldo Rueda dissociated himself from Chile to take over the technical direction of the Colombian national team.
Valle del Cauca strategist, who led the senior team in 2004, will have a second chance at the national team, with only one goal: to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Rueda will not have an easy job, because before the departure of Carlos Queiroz, the Tricolor was left in a sporty language, in which, despite playing with continuity and experience in the main leagues in Europe, he failed to strengthen a game idea and this was reflected in the latest results.
However, for both the Federation and other sectors, the former Atlético Nacional is the right man for the team to regain its identity and therefore resume, in addition to being a leading player in competitions, the path to victory. .
What does Colombia gain with the arrival of Rueda?
Playoff experience: It’s no secret that South American qualifications are special. Of the ten teams fighting for four direct places and a World Cup playoff, seven or eight are at the highest level, with players who are protagonists in the best teams in the world and undoubtedly have arguments to fight with. a share.
In order to achieve the goal, a well-informed strategist is vital, and in this case Rueda has it. With a past in the Tricolor and also a World Cup with Ecuador in 2014, Valle del Cauca is qualified to lead the national team in this type of direct confrontation. Rueda knows what he is up against and knows his rivals.
World Cup: The big goal of the Colombian national team will qualify for the World Cup in Qatar in 2022. For this, a man with experience in the World Cup is extremely important and it is here that the arrival of Reinaldo becomes more relevant. His work in two World Cups accredits him as a connoisseur of competition.
Colombian football: Rueda’s arrival on the national team offers a new opportunity for the League’s protagonists to be considered in a call. Strategist Caleño knows the local competition perfectly, so surely, more talents from FPC will start to be approached to Tricolor.
Colombian technician: Not only is being born in Colombia it offers that “plus” to lead the national team. Professional training in the country and knowledge of the idiosyncrasy of Colombian players are vital to guide a group and create a structure on the field. Rueda, who has traveled extensively in Colombia and South America, is an expert on the subject, so his arrival on the Tricolor bench will mean more than a new game idea. Working within the group is essential.