In the early morning of good night and good goals, Felipe del Campo unveiled exclusively how the process is being the process to choose the new Sub-21 coach after the departure of Santi Denia, who has set headed to Qatar. The presenter reported step by step how the casting in the Federation has evolved and the names that have been on the table.
The first option that the RFEF handled was clear: Fernando Torres. “The Federation was launched and understood that Fernando Torres was the best to direct the Sub-21”, explained Del Campo. However, the former Atlético's exempted manner had already given his word to the rojiblanco club and declined the offer. “Fernando Torres, who is a man of word, had committed it to Atlético de Madrid … and told them that they had been late”the journalist revealed.
The former mattress player was at the Radio Marca gala
Raúl, an attractive option but cooled
With Torres's refusal, the focus focused on Raúl González Blanco. Of the field explained that “There was an interest in Raúl in being in the Sub-21 for the reasons we have commented: to continue living in Madrid, to be in La Roja, where he has always had accommodation”. In addition, he added that Ginés Carvajal, representative of the former player and with good relations in the Federation, made a link to explore that possibility.
However, the matter did not end up. Although it was not a matter of money, according to Del Campo, The conditions did not have convinced the former coach of Castilla. The idea that I could assume a role as an ambassador was also on the table, but it was not enough to close the agreement.
Raúl González Blanco in a League match in the first RFEF
Gallardo, Luis de la Fuente's favorite
In recent days, The figure of Paco Gallardo, current U19 coach, has emerged with force. Despite losing the final of the category Eurocup, his work has convinced many within the Federation. Del Campo was clear: “He has fallen defeated, but that does not have to twist the will of the Federation, which is committed to Gallardo at this time of the night.”
One of the key factors in this election is the support of Luis de la Fuente. The absolute coach believes in a staggered structure inside the house and considers that Gallardo deserves to make the leap, as he gave it. “Luis de la Fuente understands a lot of scales in the Federation, and if he has played a good role in the U19, the merit corresponds to him”he pointed out of the field.
