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Concacaf Nations League ‘Golden Jaguars‘ preparations on target; a total of 13 U20 players added to training squad
By Franklin Wilson
The senior ‘Golden Jaguars’ preparations for the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup two-round qualifier against Barbados on March 26th and 31st in the Land of the Flying Fish and here, are going as scheduled as the time winds down.
Head Coach of the Senior Men’s National Team (SMNT) Márcio Máximo shared yesterday that
SMNT Head Coach Márcio Máximo and other Technical Staff observes his charges during the warm down session yesterday the the GFF National Training Facility.
he is satisfied with the progress of the players, informing that an additional seven (7) U20 players have now joined the six U20s who were part of the programme before, taking the total to 13 which would be permanent.
The Guyanese, by virtue of ending second in Group C of the 2019-2020 Concacaf Nations League (League B) behind group winners Jamaica will play a two-round qualifier in a direct elimination format against the League C (Group A) winners, Barbados as they bid to make back to back appearances at the Concacaf Gold Cup; the 15th edition set to take place in 2021.
With just eight (8) international players now being the quota for the team, a huge cut from the past where as many as eighteen (18) were selected, Máximo reiterated the fact that it is vital for the local programme to be solid and consistent which would form the foundation for Guyana to soar at the Caribbean and international levels in a few years time.
“I think this is a good change, everything should be gradual because players can’t develop in one month you need regular training. Now you have the senior team programme that would give continuation to our youth programme as developed by Technical Director Ian greenwood three years ago.”
Commenting on yesterday’s session at the Guyana Football Federation National Training Facility, Providence, East Bank Demerara, Máximo said that he is impressed with the level of commitment being shown by the players who are early for the sessions and always present.
“It is really good to see everyone fully committed which is important. The passion is also good for us as well as the intensity which is vital because the game is also intense. If you do not have intensity in the training in the game you’ll be sailing.
The physical, tactical and mental preparedness are all important aspects for us as you have to be strong until the last minute.”
The team trains five (5) times each week including a session on the Beach which focus on strength and power development which is run by Coach Wilson Toledo.
“This is very important as well because Coach Wilson gives me good support and he works with all the national teams not only as physical coach but assists otherwise. So he is like a link between all the teams and I think it’s a good idea from the GFF. I am very happy with the progress.”
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