Moment of decisions for Ecuador

Ecuador, who was left out of the World Cup Russia 2018, is at a moment of decisions. The directors of the Ecuadorian Football Federation will announce their new strategist for the Copa America 2019 and the Qualifiers for Qatar 2022. The leading candidate to take on the role is Colombian Hernán Darío Gómez, who qualified with Panama for the World Cup.

The Colombian coach qualified Ecuador for the first time for the Korea-Japan 2002 World Cup and the directors consider that he has the necessary capacity to return the Northern team to the next World Cup. "I have spoken with Ecuadorian directors," he revealed in an interview with ESPN prior to the start of the World Cup Russia 2018.

However, his imminent arrival to the national team opens a debate in the country, as Ecuadorian coaches believe that the recent results with Panama in the World Cup cast doubt on his real capacity to take on the challenge with Ecuador, which is looking to return to the World Cup in a big way.

Members of the Ecuadorian national team highlighted the possible return of 'Bolillo' like Cristhian Noboa. "Coach Hernán Darío Gómez, with his personality and group management, would be the right candidate to lead the national team," he said.