World Cup Group A Preview: Ecuador – Players To Watch
May 24, 2006 by admin
Filed under Past World Cups
A torrid spell at Southampton under Gordon Strachan where injuries and a loss of form restricted his time spent actually playing football hasn’t totally ruined the career of Agustin Delgado. Back now playing for LDU Quito in Ecuador, his country’s all time top scorer is Suarez’s first name on the Ecuador teamsheet and has the burden of responsibility when it comes to converting good approach play into goals.
The boyish frame of El Nacional’s Cristian Lara belies the skill and trickery the “Little Devil” possesses when on the ball. A wicked striker of the ball and full of talent while with the ball at his feet, Lara is more often used by Suarez as a second half substitute. If he makes it onto the pitch, watch out for fireworks.
Despite a poor season at Aston Villa, former Hibernian wing back Ulises De la Cruz is still a poster boy for Ecuador football abroad. The attack minded right back gets plenty of chances to get forward under Suarez’s wing based tactical regime and is deadly when crossing or making inroads into the other team’s channels.
