2024-03-19 13:02:46
The National is going through a major institutional crisis, after Lucía Vallecilla’s board of directors has not been registered for not correcting some observations of the Ministry of Sports regarding the electoral process. This led to Fred Larreátegui being appointed by the Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF) as the legal representative, to fix the Bi-Tri situation..
Larreátegui’s first action was to call an Extraordinary Members’ Assembly to call elections. This Monday the meeting took place, where the legal representative presented a detailed report with what he found in El Nacional. Among the points discussed at the assembly was the formation of the staff. Larreátegui announced the players with whom an agreement was reached to reinforce the squad, and those who were in 2023 and are training. In addition, the Electoral Commission that will carry out the election of the president was approved.
Bi-Tri has not been able to have Ever Hugo Almeida in training in recent days, as he was hospitalized due to a health problem. «El Nacional informs its partners and fans that Éver Hugo Almeida was admitted to the El Batán Clinic on January 34, presenting some difficulty breathing, and was hospitalized for his respective control.«Wrote the military cadre in a statement.
In it, regarding the origin of the consultation, the club added: «On January 25, Professor Almeida presented intense pain in his hip, due to a dislocation in his prosthesis, undergoing surgery.. He shows improvements in his surgical process and remains under constant observation by Dr. Gallardo, the institution’s doctor. “We ask members and fans to inform themselves only through the official channels of the institution.”
Kevin Mercado stays at El Nacional. Photo: @elnacionalec
César Benalcázar, El Nacional’s physical trainer, has been in charge of starting the preseason with the group of players who will continue at the club. The Bi-Tri has had important losses such as Jhonnier Chalá, Maicon Solís, Andrés Micolta or Jerry Parrales, starters during 2023.
Fred Larreategui, legal representative of El Nacional. Photo: @afnapichincha_
The El Nacional players for 2024
The uncertainty that haunts the formation of the Bi-Tri staff ended this Monday during the Members’ Assembly. Larreátegui announced that there are 17 players who were part of the team in 2023 and will continue this season. They are joined by 12 players who will reinforce the squad and are already training with the group.
The players who continue in El Nacional
Archers: Leodán Chalá, David Cabezas, Jordán Congo.
Defenses: Kevin Peralta, Rommel Cabezas, Jeremy Del Castillo, Daniel Patiño, Steve Leithon.
Steering wheels: Kevin Mercado, Bryan Tana, Bryan Oña, Eddy Mejía, Jorge Ordóñez, Jordy Burbano, Manuel Balda.
Fronts: Byron Palacios, Gustavo Asprilla.
Johnnier Chalá left El Nacional. Photo: @elnacionalec
The reinforcements of El Nacional
Archers: Sebastian Zumba.
Defenses: Antohny Bedoya, Ángel Gracias, Byron Torres.
Steering wheels: Carlo Cuero, Marcos Olmedo, Andrés Mena, Luis Gómez, Jefferson Orejuela, Ellian Arboleda, Tomson Minda.
Fronts: Antony Wait.
El Nacional adds reinforcements.
When does El Nacional debut in LigaPro Ecuabet and Copa Libertadores?
The 2024 Bi-Tri season will kick off in the LigaPro Ecuabet. The Puros Criollos will face Universidad Católica on February 17 at 1:00 p.m. Ever Hugo Almeida’s team will be a visitor to Chatoleí in the debut of the national championship.
After playing their first match of the year, El Nacional must immediately change their focus as they have to face Phase 2 of the Copa Libertadores. The Military will visit Sportivo Trinidense in Paraguay on February 22 at 5:00 p.m. (Ecuadorian time). The rematch will be played in Quito on February 29.