The National Team of Guatemala prepares to face its similar in El Salvador next Saturday, In a game that will serve to take rhythm prior to the double day of next week, when measured to the Dominican Republic and Jamaica by the World Cup tie.
Despite the proximity of the game and without subtracting importance, the coach Luis Fernando Tena stressed that all the work is focused on the duel of June 6in the Cementos Progreso stadium, in front of the Dominicans.
Tena argued that they have compiled videos, which will analyze with the players to know the collective and individual strengths of the Caribbean rival.
“We are aware of the importance against the Dominican Republic. We have been following them and surely they do the same. We come assembling videos of a good time to show the players at the right time all the individual and collective characteristics that they have, ”said the coach.
The bicolor has the obligation to win that commitment, since it would ensure its classification to the last phase of the road to the 2026 World Cup.
Tena highlighted the importance of the support of the fans, considering that he plays a determining role. In addition, he was pleased to know that the stadium will be full, after the tickets are exhausted.
“We all know what this game represents and I was very pleased to know that all the tickets were sold; That means that our hobby is aware and knows the support we are going to need, ”he argued.
Evans, the novelty
The Mexican strategist also stressed the importance of providing opportunities to young players who have shown growth at their level. In that sense, he highlighted the call of Matthew Evans, Middlero of the United States LAFC 2, who has excelled in the sub-20 process.
“We asked to come from before, but it couldn’t because it had been recovering, But it will come between Sunday or Monday. We are adding young players who have been well in the SUB-20, who have shown quality like him, Olger-scan-, Rudy —Muñoz-Carlos Aguilar, who are very quality players who have been asking for an opportunity and opportunity and They will soon have more minutes. The important thing is that this process of a World Cup tie is living ”exclaimed.
The Bicolor will leave this Wednesday, May 28 to Chattanoogacity of the state of Tennessee, United States, where it will face Salvadorans. There he will join Archímides Ordóñez To reinforce the lead.
Guatemala vs. Dominican Republic
- Date: Friday, June 6
- Stadium: Cementos Progreso
- Time: 20
- Referee: Guido González (United States)