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Before their 2022 appearance, the last time Ecuador were at the Word Cup finals was in 2014, when they were knocked out in the group stage. The South American side qualified after their fourth-place finish in the qualifying table, two points behind Uruguay in third place and 26 points out of a possible 54 points. Much praise can be given to their coach Gustavo Alfaro who has assembled a team that can compete ad give the opposition a difficult time.
Ecuador start their World Cup campaign against Qatar knowing that three points puts them in a better position to qualify.
They’ll have to be at their best and use the full potential of their squad to qualify out of their group. They should line up in a 4-3-3 formation that the manager has preferred over the past few international matches. In goal, the 35- year veteran Alexander Dominguez. Although the veteran shot-stopper is past his prime, he will want to bow out of the international scene with brilliant displays.
Pervis Estupinan plays at left-back for the South American outfits. The former Villareal man has made a decent start t life at Brighton and is key to how his country plays. At right-back, Robert Arboleda will be the likely starter in the absence of Bryan Castillo. He provides balance in attack and is decent in defence.
Bayer Leverkusen Piero Hincapie and Jackson Porozo are likely starters at centre-back. Both complement each other’s ability and provide cover for the veteran shot-stopper.
Their three-man midfield will be Moises Caicedo, Jheegson Mendez, and Jose Cifuentes. The pair have played brilliantly with each other and can best their opposition on their day. Caicedo has received praise from fans and pundits for his displays at Brighton this season.
In attack, captain and record scorer Erner Valencia will likely be in an attack supported by Michael Estrada and Angel Mena. Valencia is a boost in attack for his side, and Estrada has scored thrice in six starts for Cruz Azul this season.