EXCLUSIVA: Bryan Ruiz tiene 95% de su convocatoria definida para la fecha FIFA de noviembre

November FIFA Window Preparations

Costa Rica coach Bryan Ruiz is in the final stretch of preparations for the November FIFA window. He has spent the week planning players’ schedules and training microcycles, reviewing performances, and shaping the squad.

The squad list is 90–95% settled. Ruiz is awaiting injury reports on players including Alonso Martínez, Sebastián Acuña, Matarrita, and Sinclair before making final decisions. He expects to have a clearer picture the next day and announce the squad on Friday.

Player Selection and Standards

Players previously disciplined by the federation are not automatically excluded from Ruiz’s plans. For this call-up, he intends to reward players who have earned opportunities through their current form, while continuing to monitor everyone.

Ruiz also emphasized that national-team players must meet basic standards for conduct, phone and social media use, rest, and training-camp schedules—and take responsibility for their choices.

South American Trip

Costa Rica will travel to Quito, where the team will face the challenge of playing at roughly 2,800 metres above sea level, before making a demanding journey to Córdoba to face another strong opponent. Ruiz said the itinerary, meals, rest, and training have been carefully planned to help players manage the travel and short turnaround.

Competition Goals and Fan Support

World Cup qualification is Costa Rica’s main objective, but Ruiz said other competitions matter too. The team must prepare to qualify for the Gold Cup in March and, if successful, compete well in the tournament.

Ruiz hopes renewed enthusiasm from fans will help the team, while acknowledging that players will need to rebuild trust through their performances.

Coaching Approach

Ruiz said he has drawn ideas from several managers, particularly Jorge Jesus, and praised Jorge Luis Pinto’s tactical work with Costa Rica. He acknowledged that his coaching staff’s limited experience may raise doubts, but said results and the team’s play will ultimately answer them.

He added that players must fit the team’s intended style rather than expect the team to adapt around them.

Interview Details

• Guest: Bryan Ruiz
• Interviewers: Deportes Grupo Repretel interviewers, not individually identified
• Colleagues named as taking over after the interview: Rodolfo Mora, Daniel Martínez, and Harry McLin
• Source: Deportes Grupo Repretel