The Uruguayan soccer team is still waiting for the physical coach Atletico Madrid, Oscar Ortega, can join their ranks to include Celeste coaching staff along with their manager, diego alonsowith a World Cup goal in Qatar.
That’s what the Uruguayan coach said on Wednesday, addressing a press conference face to face, the first to be held at the Celeste Complex – a sports venue located just outside Montevideo – since the pandemic broke out in 2020..
“I know what I’m doing 🙁Ortega) asked to wait until the end of the tournament in Spain to take the steps he needs to take, “ Alonso declared when asked about the possible inclusion of ‘Profe’ Ortega on the coaching staff for the World Cup.
The coach recalled the “friendly relationship” that bound him to Ortega, so, he said, he maintained “a very fluid dialogue” with him.
Atlético de Madrid, who earned their classification for the next Champions League a few days ago, finished in the League this Sunday, on their visit to Real Sociedad with no other intention but to reaffirm third place, behind Real Madrid, champion, and Barcelona.
The addition to Celeste of ‘Profe’ Ortega, Diego Pablo Simeone’s right hand at Atlético de Madridbecame material when Alonso was announced as coach of the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) to replace the long -time Oscar Washington Tabarezwho occupied the blue bank for nearly 16 years.
The 64-year-old physical trainer accompanied the Uruguayan team’s work in the last four duels of the Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifiers, which led to multiple wins and the classification, in third place, of Uruguay for the appointment in November.
“I came here for these two keys. I fulfilled what was planned and now I am back to my responsibility at Atlético de Madrid (…). Hope and illusion that this team will have a very good World Cup,” he said. by Ortega in March.
The agreement closed at the time by AUF and Atlético de Madrid allowed Ortega to travel in the same regime as international players.
“Being with Uruguay wherever it is is the best, but I have a contractual issue with a club that has been my home for many years and deserves all the professional respect. This is a club that I love dearly and where I must fulfill my responsibilities“he said at that time.
Source: La Verdad
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