So given that we're facing these guys after the result they gave to Uruguay and going to have to deal with Bolivia in their infamous location, chances are that Ecuador will want to get another similar amazing home result. Now given that should we get a wonderful win over Uruguay and Ecuador doesn't strike up a win over Bolivia, I believe that they're going to kneen on trying to exploit us and think that we're beatable like Uruguay. Personally, I do think that taking an early lead as we did against Chile can be a major way to exploit them; only this time we won't make the same mistakes as we did to Chile and give up 2 goals within a few minutes right before half time. Colombia will need to play patiently especially since Ecuador hasn't been a problem for us during qualifiers since 2012 on a 1-0 away loss result. Hell, we beat them 0-2 the last time we played in their stadium. I say we can snatch up a win as long as we remain disciplined and patiently.
Use players who play in Mexico and Bogota. Maybe younger players as well their roster is not good nor is Bolivia. It’s where they play people bitch about barranquilla but our roster is stacked. There’s not so much they just play where other players can’t breathe
This one worries me a bit. It will be the first real test of extreme climate changes for Queiroz who is just not used to these things and adapting with new tactics. We also just don't know who will be injured or suspended after a tough/rough Uruguay match. Just as the Chile match I would be happy with a point and I would be happy being undefeated after four match days. But we shall see how things shape up.
No fans... we are the better team and we can use players use to the altitude as well nothing stopping us from doing that I want 6 of 6 let’s not shit our pants like we did against Chile
I want what I want we need to go to win. and 10 points after 4 games is 1/3rd the way to Qatar. With 14 games to go. Gives us a huge cushion against Uruguay (away), both Argentina and Brazil games. Tho I want us to go into all these games looking to win !! We have one of the top paid coaches to get us this. We don't have a Colombian coach because they don't have a winning mentality yet foreign coaches are just over paid pussys too
No, Quito's altitude isn't extreme. If your players have played in Bogota they will have a somewhat general idea of how to play in Quito, even if they aren't exactly used to it. Ecuador isn't great on paper but have a way better squad than Bolivia, it's not even a debate.
From what I saw in their game against Uruguay, Ecuador was an extremely physical side that went for contact and speed against a side that is supposed to thrive on that. I think that Colombia could put a hold on that by holding onto the ball as much as possible, but it also comes with the risk of getting injured and losing the ball in compromising positions. Paradoxically enough, Uruguay under Tavares is not as physically exuberant as they used to be. Not that they don't put the effort or that they don't run after all 50/50s, but nowadays they don't have many players that try to bang the opponent first and then win the ball.
not saying they aren’t better than Bolivia that would be a silly argument. Saying they aren’t a good team it’s just Quito gives them a chance to qualify. Use players who are use to that altitude or that are young. Then bring back 6 points from Quito and La Paz
This is true. What concerns me a bit though is playing what could be a mentally and physically draining game in the heat and humidity of Barranquilla then a quick turnaround at high altitude in Ecuador. Although I guess it could be worse all things considered. As Crzd mentioned there are no fans. Also there are 5 subs and our quality is better than their depth for the most part.
Wanted 6 points will be happy with 1 after today. No way this crap team wins in Quito also coach Better call more guys with Mina red
Next game, I want to see Munoz Davison, Lucumi Mojica Cuadrado Lerma James muriel lucho diaz Gasperini as next coach.
He'll put Tesillo in CB before he starts Lucumi. And that's his problem. Also, I'm pretty sure it was a mistake, but we might as well play with a man down. Felt like it today.
Queda la sensación de que Queiroz tiene una propuesta con un 11 ideal. Stefan clave, Cuadrado interior, Falcao y demás. Mecanismos, movimientos, funciones puntuales interpretados por un sólo 11 nominal. Una tecla que falta, y se desafina la orquesta. Deberá trabajar bastante.— Gonzalo De Feliche (@GonzaDeFeliche) November 13, 2020
Pivotal match to say the least. We rarely lose to Ecuador but they have confidence and we look lost. Queiroz had to prove his worth in this one because if we lose his seat will be very hot (if not already hot). It is not all on the tactics though. Our player have to find a way to put shots on target and not lose the ball so easily.
Bad game plan Murillo is garbage and Cuadrado got destroyed by Chile and Uruguay at RB Change formation. And call up a larger pool of players to train. you can do this bs 23 when you have a winning team that knows each other. You could see none of these dudes played together before. The passing yesterday was laughable
This is a key match. We need some character. We have the striker pairing of the top scoring side in Europe last year. The best 10 on the planet who has arguably been one of the best players in the BPL this season. A really underrated 5 in Barrios (IMHO) and what should be one of the best CB pairings in the hemisphere, if not the best. We have to make the most of this talent. That Mina fell apart yesterday is honestly the most concerning part for me - he has had such a powerful emotional and confidence impact on the team until yesterday. Always playing better in yellow than for clubs and raising up the side, him struggling is very worrisome.
I think Mina display had to do with his pairing. Sanchez has the speed to fix anything Mina does. Murillo doesn’t have the speed or intelligence to do that role. lucumi is too young for the coach and the other Option doesn’t play in Europe so the coach thinks he is trash but calls him any way