Chile will play against Canada for its future in the Copa América and Ricardo Gareca, coach of the Chilean teamwill not be able to sit on the bench, nor could he take part in the traditional press conference this Friday.
El Tigre was notified of a last-minute sanction by the organizing committee. The reason: a player entered the match late at half-time of the last match between Chile and Argentina. La Roja had already received a warning in the match against Peru and against the Albiceleste. The situation was repeated, aggravating the fault. Coach Lionel Scaloni was also punished.
With no time or room to appeal, Gareca will not be able to lead the Chilean team against Canada from the bench. His position will be taken by the coach’s assistant, Sergio Santín, who will also have to replace him at the press conference along with Víctor Dávila.
The unexpected punishment angered the ANFP and Tigre, who found out about it when they were on their way to the stadium. In addition to the suspension, the punishment includes a fine of 15 thousand dollarswhich must be paid by the Chilean Football Federation.
Conmebol states that the sanction falls within article 145 of the disciplinary codewhich establishes a warning in the first match and a definitive sanction if the conduct is repeated.
