La Vinotinto with news for Italy and Guatemala

 

The Venezuelan Football Federation (FVF) has made public the long-awaited list of those called up by technical director Fernando Batista for Vinotinto's next matches against Italy and Guatemala on the double date in March. This call has captured the attention of soccer fans and experts due to the inclusion of 33 players, among which several novelties and surprises stand out that have generated expectation in the soccer community.

One of the notable additions to the national team is the presence of six footballers belonging to the Brígido generation who recently participated in the Pre-Olympic. Matías Lacava, Jovanny Bolívar, Telasco Segovia, Carlos Vivas, Renné Rivas and Bryant Ortega are the representatives of this promising crop of talents that have proven their worth in high-level competitions. It is particularly interesting to note that these last three, Vivas, Rivas and Ortega, are the only Liga Futve players present in the call, underlining the diversity and richness of emerging talent in Venezuelan football.

In addition, the squad list presents other new faces that could set the tone in the selection. Players like José David Contreras, Jhon Murillo, Jhonder Cádiz, Jan Hurtado and the youth player Kervin Andrade have been called to be part of the Vinotinto in these international commitments. The inclusion of these names reveals the coaching staff's willingness to explore options and provide opportunities to players who have demonstrated outstanding performance in their respective clubs.

The diversity of the squad reflects the richness and depth of talent available to the national team, spanning experienced players and promising young players looking to earn a place on the international stage. The presence of members of the U-23 in the call also points out the importance of cohesion and continuity in the player training process in Venezuelan soccer.

These matches against Italy and Guatemala not only represent an opportunity to evaluate the quality of Vinotinto on an international stage, but also to follow up on the evolution of the new players and observe how they integrate with the most experienced players. Healthy competition and team cohesion are crucial elements in building a strong and competitive national team.

The outlook for the Venezuelan soccer team, Vinotinto, for the upcoming matches in March presents itself as an intriguing and stimulating challenge, as technical director Fernando Batista has revealed the squad list to face Italy and Guatemala. This call, which includes 33 players, has captured the attention of fans and specialized critics, especially due to the notable absences of key players such as Roberto Rosales, Luis Del Pino Mago, Junior Moreno, Yangel Herrera, Yeferson Soteldo, Eduard Bello, Samuel Sosa and Eric Ramírez.

The absence of these players, who have played prominent roles for Vinotinto in previous commitments, presents the opportunity for new talents and emerging players to show their worth and contribute to the national team. This renewal in the call reflects Batista's strategy of exploring different options and providing opportunities to those footballers who have demonstrated their ability in their respective clubs. Furthermore, the lack of these players creates an ideal context for promising young players and those coming from the under-23s to demonstrate their worth and consolidate themselves as an integral part of the national team.

Vinotinto's agenda in March includes matches against Italy in Fort Lauderdale on March 21 and against Guatemala in Houston on the 24th. These matches not only represent an opportunity to measure the quality of the team on the international stage, but also serve as a crucial preparation for the 2024 Copa América and the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The healthy and challenging competition that these matches will provide will contribute to strengthening the cohesion of the team and defining the style of play that Vinotinto will seek to impose in the coming competitions.

The international tour and the confrontations against Italy and Guatemala are not only vital for the development of the team, but also to consolidate Venezuela's football identity on the global stage. Batista's strategy, by incorporating both experienced players and young talents, aims to create effective synergy and forge a solid foundation for the national team.

It is essential to recognize that the process of building and renewing a national team requires constant adjustments and adaptations. The aforementioned absences, although notable, provide the opportunity to evaluate new combinations and strategies that could be beneficial for the long-term performance of Vinotinto.

Ultimately, Vinotinto fans will be looking forward to these exciting matchups in March, eager to see how the team performs without some of its key figures and how the new additions respond to the challenge. These matches represent not only a stage in the preparation for future competitions, but also a determining chapter in the evolution and future of Venezuelan football in the international arena.

 

Goalkeepers: Rafael Romo (Catholic University, ECU), Alain Baroja (Always Ready, BOL), Joel Graterol (América, COL), José David Contreras (Águilas Doradas, COL).

Defenders: Alexander González (Emelec, ECU), Jon Aramburu (Real Sociedad, ESP), Miguel Navarro (Talleres, ARG), Yordan Osorio (Parma, ITA), Nahuel Ferraresi (Sao Paulo, BRA), Wilker Ángel (Criciúma, BRA) ), Christian Makoun (Anorthosis, CHP), Carlos Vivas (Deportivo Táchira), Renné Rivas (Caracas FC).

Midfielders: Teo Quintero (Deinze, BEL), José Andrés Martínez (Philadelphia Union, USA), Tomás Rincón (Santos, BRA), Cristian Cásseres Yepes (Toulouse, FRA), Daniel Pereira (Austin, USA), Bryant Ortega (Caracas FC ), Edson Castillo (Kaizer Chiefs, SAF), Jesús Bueno (Philadelphia Union, USA), Telasco Segovia (Casa Pia, POR), Darwin Machís (Cádiz, ESP), Matías Lacava (Vizela, POR), Jefferson Savarino (Botafogo, BRA), Rómulo Otero (Santos, BRA), Jhon Murillo (Atlas, MEX), Kervin Andrade (Fortaleza, BRA).

Forwards: Jovanny Bolívar (Huesca, ESP), José Salomón Rondón (Pachuca, MEX), Jhonder Cádiz (Famalicao, POR), Sergio Córdova (Sochi, RUS), Jan Hurtado (LDU Quito, ECU).