International Football News, National Soccer Teams, Previews International football in bite-size pieces
Related Articles
Ecuador national team coach Gustavo Quinteros has announced his final 23-man squad for the 2016 Copa America Centenario tournament in United States.
La Tri boss opted for proven forces that were part of the process since taking Ecuador bench. Deprived of the services of injured striker Felipe Caicedo and left-back Oscar Bagui, Quinteros called several new players to fill those gaps.
The biggest surprise on Quinteros final squad is Ferencvaros defender Cristian Ramírez, while the final squad is reinforced with three “reserve” players Mario Pineida, Luis Caicedo and Jose Angulo.
Premier League stars Antonio Valencia, Enner Valencia, Juan Carlos Paredes and Jefferson Montero will be the men to watch at the tournament finals.
Copa America Centenario will be held in the United States from 3rd to 26th June and Ecuador take will be facing the likes of Brazil, Peru nad Haiti in Group B.
Ecuador kick off their campaign with the game against star-studded Brazil in Pasadena, meaning they will have to be at their best from the very start.
Ecuador Copa America squad:
Goalkeepers: Alexander Domínguez (Liga de Quito), Esteban Dreer (Emelec), Máximo Banguera (Barcelona SC);
Defenders: Juan Carlos Paredes (Watford), Arturo Mina (Independiente del Valle), Gabriel Achilier (Emelec), Frickson Erazo (Atlético Mineiro), Robert Arboleda (Universidad Catolica), Walter Ayovi (Monterrey), Cristian Ramírez (Ferencvarosi TC);
Midfielders: Antonio Valencia (Manchester United), Angel Mena (Emelec), Christian Noboa (Rostov), Fernando Gaibor (Emelec), Pedro Larrea (El Nacional), Carlos Gruezo (Dallas);
Forwards: Jefferson Montero (Swansea), Michael Arroyo (América), Fidel Martinez (Pumas), Enner Valencia (West Ham), Jaime Ayovi (Godoy Cruz), Juan Cazares (Atletico Mineiro), Miller Bolanos (Gremio).
Reserves: Mario Pineida (Barcelona SC), Luis Caicedo (Independiente del Valle) and Jose Angulo (Independiente del Valle).
