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Ramírez and Quintero value Vizcarrondo's guidance for Venezuela's Vinotinto

From El Nacional · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Two Venezuelan footballers, Jesús Ramírez and Teo Quintero, discussed their integration into the national team under coach Oswaldo Vizcarrondo.
  • They highlighted Vizcarrondo's experience as a defender and his focus on discipline and team cohesion.
  • The players also addressed the absence of key forwards Salomón Rondón and Jefferson Savarino, emphasizing the opportunity for others to step up.

As the Vinotinto gears up for the World Cup with FIFA international friendlies, players Jesús Ramírez and Teo Quintero shared insights into their roles and the team's dynamics under coach Oswaldo Vizcarrondo. Vizcarrondo, a former defender, is leveraging his experience to guide the team, with Quintero noting that his advice significantly aids player development. "His advice helps improve, that he played in that position is very positive and I value it," Quintero stated.

His advice helps improve, that he played in that position is very positive and I value it.

— Teo QuinteroDiscussing Oswaldo Vizcarrondo's impact as a coach.

Ramírez emphasized the coach's efforts to integrate new players and foster understanding of his playing style. "We have to get to know the new teammates and understand the coach's way of playing, which is most important," he said. The forward also stressed the importance of building on-field chemistry, particularly for forwards who need to anticipate each other's movements without constant communication.

We have to get to know the new teammates and understand the coach's way of playing, which is most important.

— Jesús RamírezOn integrating new players into the national team's strategy.

The absence of Venezuela's top scorer Salomón Rondón and Jefferson Savarino for the FIFA dates, which coach Vizcarrondo attributed to team integration and commitment issues, presents an opportunity for other players. Ramírez, while respecting Rondón's legacy, focused on his own contribution. "I don't take on that role (of replacing him), I am a worker who always tries to do things well, that's what gave me the chance to be on the national team," he declared. He also highlighted his synergy with winger David Martínez, noting Martínez's understanding of diagonal runs.

I don't take on that role (of replacing him), I am a worker who always tries to do things well, that's what gave me the chance to be on the national team.

— Jesús RamírezResponding to questions about replacing Salomón Rondón.

Quintero further elaborated on Vizcarrondo's emphasis on discipline and respect within the squad. He explained that the coach sets clear guidelines upon players' arrival from their clubs, focusing on punctuality for training and meetings, and maintaining respect among teammates. This structured approach aims to instill a strong sense of order and commitment within the team.

I like it because when training and playing with him, as happened against Uzbekistan, he always looks at the forward's diagonal run.

— Jesús RamírezHighlighting his synergy with winger David Martínez.
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Originally published by El Nacional in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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