Training in focus for Golden Jags ahead of next two games
With two games down for the Golden Jaguars, the question remains, “What next?”
The Senior Men’s National Team currently have a handful of other engagements scheduled for the remainder of the year, the soonest being June, and according to the Head Coach Marcio Maximo, the team’s training will be continuous and intense.
“Our international players are back to their leagues, and local players will be back in regular training five days per week,” Maximo disclosed to this publication about how soon training will begin for the National Team.
Head Coach Marcio Maximo
Speaking specifically to the arrangements for local players, Maximo indicated that he does not expect any other commitment to reduce the competitive level at which the National Team selectees would play.
The Head Coach said, “When the leagues start, you’ll reduce the training, but they’re still at a competitive level.”
He continued: “Everything is according to a plan, and I repeat that we are very optimistic that we can get to our goals.”
Specifically on the topic of Guyana’s next two CONCACAF Olympic Qualifier Group games, Maximo underscored the importance of having a fit team, which should lend to the success of the Golden Jaguars.
“We should select the players that are in shape, young, to maintain the dynamic of the game. And improve our local players, of course, because the two process comes together,” Maximo commented.
Questioned about what needs to be done to ensure Guyana walks away with six points after their next two games, Maximo answered, “We need to be very, very exigence about the players abroad, but also you should improve our local players too, with good intensive training.”
A glimpse of the local Golden Jaguars training setup
Guyana will come up against Group leaders St Kitts and Nevis on June 4, and then Puerto Rico on June 8. Group F, currently being led by St Kitts with two wins from two games, sees Trinidad and Tobago in second place after a win and a draw, and Guyana in third with one win. Puerto Rico follows Guyana with one point and the Bahamas currently has no point, following two losses.
