SANTIAGO — In the last few hours, the name of Marcelo Gallardo has been taken out to assume the bench of the Chilean National Team. The Argentine coach, who currently manages River Plate, has important credentials that did not leave the ANFP indifferent, although it was pointed out that his closeness to Marcelo Salas could be the point that would make things easier.
The name of Marcelo Gallardo, a friend of the Matador, has gained strength as Sampaoli’s successor. photosport
That until now, because Matador himself assured that he is not in charge of looking for a replacement for Jorge Sampaoli in La Roja, ruling out being a mediator between the strategist of the Millionaire team and the organization based in Quilín.
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«I have not heard Don Arturo (Salah) at any time say that I am looking for a coach. They are just rumours. I am one hundred percent dedicated to what is Deportes Temuco,» said the president of the southern team in statements that pick up radio cooperative.
Regarding his relationship with the ANFP, Salas said that «at the time, when they offered me to be a member of the directory or to approach the National Team or the ANFP, I did not accept it. We have a job here that we have not completed.»
Lastly, La Roja’s all-time goalscorer added that «my time is dedicated to what Temuco is», although he pointed out that «I was always willing to support Don Arturo and if it was necessary to manage something from my side, I always said that I was ready».