New year, new technician. Finally, after several weeks of negotiations, Reinaldo Rueda distanced himself from Chile to take over the technical lead of the Colombian national team.
Valle del Cauca’s quarterback, who led the senior team in 2004, will have his second chance with the national team with one goal: to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
It will not be easy for Rueda, as before Carlos Queiroz’s departure, the Tricolor was in a sporty limbo, in which, despite players with continuity and experience in the major leagues in Europe, it could not consolidate a sense of play. and that was reflected in the latest results.
However, both for the Federation and for other sectors, the former Atlético Nacional is the right man for the national team to regain his identity and therefore resume the path of victory in addition to being a leading player in competitions.
What will Colombia win with the arrival of Rueda?
Playoff Experience: It’s no secret to anyone that the South American qualifiers are special. Of the ten teams competing for four direct places and a play-off to the World Cup, seven or eight are of the highest level, with players who are protagonists in the best teams in the world and without a doubt arguments for quotas.
To achieve the goal, an expert strategist is essential, and in this case, Rueda has it. With a history in the Tricolor and also a World Cup with Ecuador in 2014, the Valle del Cauca is qualified to lead the national team in this kind of direct confrontation. Rueda knows what he is dealing with and also knows the rivals.
World Cup: The big goal of the Colombian national team to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. A man with experience in the World Cup is extremely important for this, and this is where the arrival of Reinaldo becomes more relevant. His work in two World Cups credits him as a connoisseur of the competition.
Colombian football: The arrival of Rueda to the national team gives the League’s protagonists another chance to be factored into a call-up. The Caleño strategist knows the local competition perfectly, so several talents from the FPC will certainly be approached for the Tricolor.
Colombian technician: Not only being born in Colombia gives that ‘plus’ to lead the national team. Professional training in the country and knowing the idiosyncrasies of Colombian players is essential to guide a group and create structure on the field. Rueda, who has traveled extensively in Colombia and South America, is an expert in this field, so his arrival on the tricolor bank will mean more than a new game idea. Working within the group is essential.