Ecuador coach on Byron Castillo's absence: “Byron should be here, but I respect the Federation's decision”
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One day before the start of the Qatar World Cup , the absence of Byron Castillo in the Ecuadorian team continues to generate controversy and faced with this reality, coach Gustavo Alfaro spoke out and assured that he intended to call to the Lion player. However, he says he respects the decision of the Ecuadorian Football Federation”.
“I I am a football coach, I am not a lawyer, I consulted and I agree, Byron must be here, but I respect the decision of the FEF “, said the Ecuador coach in statements reviewed by Ecuavisa.
The love of the Ecuadorian squad towards Byron Castillo
The coach of the Ecuadorian National Team assured that the absence of Byron Castillo is one more reason to fight for La Tri and made emphasis on the unity of a team that feels great affection for the player who has finally been left out of the squad.
“ Tomorrow Byron Castillo is going to go out on the field with us, if they saw the love of the team towards him. Today is one more flag for the team”, said Alfaro.