The Ecuador coach announces the color before facing Morocco

During his first press conference of the year, Sebastián Beccacece emphasized the crucial importance of the duel against the Atlas Lions. "These are two matches that will push us to our maximum," predicted the Argentine technician, who will also face the Netherlands. According to him, the emotional context of these international matches will be "very similar to that of the World Cup".

The coach plans to call up around thirty players for the gatherings in Madrid and Eindhoven. While twenty names are already set for the final list, six places remain to be filled. "During these ten days, we can do a lot of training that gives us information on the daily life," he specified, insisting on the need to measure up against elite opponents.

The Ecuadorian squad has undergone a profound metamorphosis since the World Cup in Qatar. Only eight or nine key players are still present, while sixteen new players have emerged during the qualifications. Beccacece talks about an "enormous renewal" driven by a long-term vision, symbolized by the emergence of young talents such as Ordóñez or Kendry Páez.

Marked by the early elimination in 2022 against Senegal, the Argentine coach is counting on the serenity of his attacking sector, despite the team’s difficulties in scoring without their captain Enner Valencia. The stated objective is to approach the competition with a new conviction, drawing lessons from the past to achieve the best run in the country’s history.