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Gallardo’s Ecuador Set for November Home Friendlies in Quito

By Hugo Brennan

Gallardo’s Ecuador Set for November Home Friendlies in Quito

Quito is set to offer Marcelo Gallardo a chance to reset Ecuador’s international campaign, with the coach preparing for two home friendlies against teams from the Americas after a difficult opening spell with La Tri.

Quick facts

  • Marcelo Gallardo is Ecuador’s head coach.
  • Ecuador have had a complicated start under the former River Plate manager.
  • La Tri will play two friendly matches at home.
  • The opponents will be representative sides from the Americas.

The upcoming fixtures give Gallardo an opportunity to turn the page in familiar surroundings. The Argentine coach will use the home dates to seek a stronger response from an Ecuador side still looking for momentum.

With no competitive points at stake, the two matches provide a useful window to rebuild confidence and sharpen the group ahead of the next demands on the international calendar.