Painful wound Dolls will try to stitch up and Christmas against Cristiano Ronaldo

“In a very short period of time we will face challenges Club World Cup It also tests us quickly, so that’s nice. “.The words spoken Marcelo Gallardo Those few minutes before boarding the plane may contain the main sporting reasons that prompted him to take on the director’s challenge Saudi Arabia.Coming as a coach al ittihad This also represents an opportunity Healing old wounds from his successful ride on Riversideamong the few working hours and marathons he will have until the end of the year, which will include a Christmas “celebration” cristiano ronaldo and his Al Nasr.

Gallardo arrived in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. According to a video played by the Arab portal Asharq al-Awsat, the coach and his coaching staff were greeted with yellow flowers and were immediately contacted by the Etihad general manager, Portuguese Domingo Suarez.

During his conversation with Suarez, the coach inadvertently stated that he had Visa “problem” He postponed his stay at the airport, admitting to fatigue due to the long flight from Buenos Aires to Jeddah.

In the Middle East, Munieko sought to reintegrate into the world of football after a year’s break, during which time he devoted himself to enjoying his family and friends without leaving sport behind.The challenge in the Arabian Peninsula is huge, not only because of the moment he steps off the ship, but also because he will be in charge of an established football player like Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kantehe will have his first contact with him this Monday.

In fact, Al-Ittihad’s plan was strengthened after winning the Saudi Arabian League Championship and directly advanced to the last 16. Club World Cupwhich was Gallardo’s main and primary goal in his administration.

And it is the double wound that will try to heal. It’s clear that nothing can change what happened. In 2015, millionaires are powerless against MSN. barcelona Messi, Suarez and Neymar made full appearances in Japan. Three years later, River Plate forced a direct move to Atletico Madrid when they beat Boca in a difficult and historic Copa Libertadores final in Madrid. United Arab Emirates, there was no power on arrival. The team was ready and destined to extend its dominance, but lost on penalties in the semifinals. al ain.

Since the format was established in 2005 to replace the previous Rift Rivals, there have been few A non-European team won the title three times. In all cases they are Brazilian clubs: sao paulo (2005), Porto Alegre Inter Milan (2006) and 1 Corinthians (2012). In the previous edition, Al Hilal ——Directed by Rioja Ramon Diaz——Inflicted heavy damage to Flamengo in the semi-finals and lost with their heads held high. real Madrid (3-5).

That’s why this possibility makes a lot of sense for Gallardo.It is faced with the logic of sports that is often broken manchester city Coming from Guardiola, who has publicly praised him many times.

“I have great admiration for Pep as a coach. I haven’t spoken to him and I don’t know in what context he mentioned River Plate. I’m not the one to contradict anyone, especially the best coach in the world. But he Did say that Manchester City was not one of the best teams, he lied. He said it well for him: he wouldn’t say his team was the best. He was two or three of the best teams One. I identify with his game.”Say, February 2022, doll last June Witness the citizen’s first contribution in the Champions League.

“Napoleon” and Catalan don’t know each other, maybe this is an opportunity to shake hands and tell the other person in person what was conveyed through a meeting or media interview.world champion from cordoba Julian Alvarez He wouldn’t miss that date either.

The Etihad’s first step in the all-Christian competition will be against New Zealand’s Auckland City on Tuesday, December 12, and if they win, they will face Al Ahly of Egypt next Friday. The semi-finals will take place against Copa Libertadores champions Fluminense on Monday, December 18, while the dream final is scheduled for Friday the 22nd.

Gallardo will study the experience with old acquaintances in Saudi Arabia.It will have a technical team consisting of six collaborators Those who accompanied him during his stay in River Plate: Matias Vizcaya, Hernan Buyanphysical coach Pablo DolceGoalkeeper coach Cesar Zinellivideo analyst Nahuel Hidalgo and his secretary Mariano Barnao.

“It’s very important to bring my staff with me and they’ve been very valuable to me and my development. I’m happy to be able to take them with me and we’re excited and that’s the reality. The challenge is through and through””, he said at Ezeiza Airport before departure.

Once you arrive, you won’t have much time to adjust.His debut as coach is scheduled for next Friday, November 24, when he will visit Al Etifaq Match 14 of the Saudi Arabian League. Where does “Los Tigres” rank in the standings?inside the fifth place 11 points behind the leader Al Hilalthe cast includes stars such as Neymar (Injured), Morocco goalkeeper Yassin BunuSenegal defender Kalidou Coulibaly and directed by portuguese Jorge Jesusthe coach who won the 2019 Copa Libertadores final with Flamengo.

Three days later, he will coach the first game of the Asian Champions League, the fifth round of the group stage, in Uzbekistan against OKMK, who have failed to score in their previous four games. If they win, they will advance to the last 16 as the first place in Group C.

The course continues on Thursday 30th with their home debut against Alkarigi As for the Saudi League, the UEFA Champions League home match will continue on Monday the 4th. Sepahan Iran and will be closed as a visitor on Thursday the 7th DAMAC Before making his debut in the league at the Club World Cup.

There are two games with an asterisk as it depends on how they progress in that competition: the Copa del Rey quarter-final against Al-Faysaly on Tuesday, 19th December, and the Saudi Arabian League against Al-Faysaly on Saturday, 23rd -Raed.

There are two games left before the end of the year, which has a special sauce because on Tuesday, December 26, they will face nasser of cristiano ronaldowho directed a resounding friendly match at the beginning of the year against paris saint germain of Lionel Messi. It will collide with Al-Taee on December 30.