The coach did not take into account the Colo Colo footballer in the list of matches against Peru and Venezuela. Although he publicly states that anyone can be considered, he does not forgive him for leaving the concentration last month.
Ricardo Gareca made some changes in his call-up for the matches against Peru and Venezuela compared to that of October. One of the main absences is that of Carlos Palacios. The Colo Colo attacking midfielder opened up a flank of conflict last month and El Tigre does not forgive him for being written off just before La Roja’s trip to Barranquilla where he was finally defeated by Colombia. Joya’s departure has indeed generated friction between Blanco y Negro and the ANFP, due to the refusal of the governing body of Chilean football to immediately participate in the Albos’ matches.
Publicly, the coach indicates that he is ready to call him back. “What could be said about Carlos was unexpected, more than anything. How can I take it? These are personal problems. I didn’t have the chance to talk to him. We gave them (the players) to have lunch with their families and go back to sleep. I was with my children and grandchildren, I had to arrive at 11 am for dinner. Carlos had asked me to go a little earlier and, as he had eaten dinner, I sent him to the fitness trainer; If it was that urgent, I would have to talk to him, and I would always know about it. What he said was that these were personal things and we understand that. When it’s personal things, I don’t get involved anymore,” said the strategist, explaining the footballer’s departure.
“It was personal stuff and the group took it well, even though we had a trip ahead of us. No one knows why he didn’t explain in depth. When we pretend that it remains something private. No Chilean player who can be considered will have closed doors in the national team, not even players who you think are in conflict over something. I cannot afford this luxury,” added the coach. This was stated at a press conference. However, behind closed doors, El Tigre expressed his dissatisfaction to his colleagues. I expected more commitment from the midfielder. As long as the transandine continues to command the Selection Palacios will not be taken into account.
After the man trained at Unión Española left the concentration, his attitude divided the waters. Many clashed with the team. Others understood the player’s attitude. But at the ANFP, we never forgave him for leaving. In fact, Pablo Milad did not hesitate to attribute Palacios’ situation to a medical problem. He did so by defending the organization’s position of not letting Colo Colo use it in the match against Unión La Calera, 24 hours after the national team fell against its Colombian counterpart. “No one punishes anyone. What happened with Palacios was not a sanction, it was a settlement. Nobody knew, because it didn’t happen, that a player had quit. “It was a medical issue for this boy, he went through an emotional crisis and had to leave for mental health reasons.” were his words.
Source: Latercera
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