1495 Sports is proud to bring these quotes from Ecuador National Team Head Coach Reinaldo Rueda, to get fans hyped up for the match against Chile at Citi Fieldon August 15.
English: Antonio Valencia at Giants Stadium in an international friendly between Ecuador and Colombia (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
On the importance of facing Chile:
“All international matches are important and more so now since we are in the World Cup qualifying stages. To play against a team like Chile, with their high level of play, and a team that has been performing great over the past years and being leader of their World Cup qualifying group stage, shows how significant this match is for us.”
On Manchester United forward Antonio Valencia’s role:
“Antonio [Valencia] played against Barcelona and returned to Manchester last night, and this Saturday he travels to Germany to play against Hannover, then Sunday he will be traveling from Manchester to New York. We spoke to him this morning and he is ready to participate and contribute, we are going to have him available for the lineup for Wednesday’s game.”
“Of course Antonio [Valencia] will contribute much to the match. We hope that the match against Barcelona yesterday and the match he will play this Saturday will give him a better dimension and have him at a great level for next Wednesday.”
On the New York fans:
“It means a lot to play in New York where the Ecuadorian immigrant community is immense; they have a lot of passion and have always followed the national team. It is very important for the players to play a great match because it means a lot to our fans in New York and in the United States.”
Invitation to the fans:
“The stage is set for the Latin American fans and especially the Ecuadoran and Chilean fans to join us. It is a great match and we want to invite the soccer community to join us on this great game so we can give you a great show.”
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