La Paz, Nov 5 (IANS): Bolivia's football team began practicing tactics and offensive plays ahead of their home match against Venezuela in the Hernando Siles Stadium here on November 12 for the third date of the 2018 World Cup South America qualifiers.
Bolivia coach Julio Cesar Baldivieso said on Wednesday that he needs to adjust his team's layout to include the players that matter but with the dynamic of always being on the attack.
He began to try out a midfield which includes Jaime Arrascaita on the right and Damian Lizio on the left. The coach needs to replace Jhasmani Campos and Raul Castro, who will miss the next match and for that reason seems to be opting for a 4-4-2 formation.
The coach praised the training of younger players for forming part of the team and showing motivation even though they have not always had opportunities in past tournaments to participate.
"Wearing your country's shirt is not something that happens everyday and I understand that some footballers were not called upon for Copa America earlier this year but this has made them even more keen to form part of the team," said Baldivieso.
Although the coach has already picked out his team for the match, changes could occur as Baldivieso awaits the arrival of some of the more experienced players. It is also thought that striker Rodrigo Ramallo could return from injury just in time to take to the pitch.
Bolivia take on Venezuela on November 12 and Paraguay on November 17.