Gonzalo Plata starts as Ecuador name XI to face Morocco in Madrid | OneFootball

Ecuador face Morocco in an international friendly at the Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid on Friday, with Gonzalo Plata named in the starting line-up.

According to Coluna Do Fla, Ecuador start with Galíndez, Alan Franco, Ordónez, Pacho, Hincapíe, Moises Caicedo, Vite, Minda, Yeboah, Gonzalo Plata and Enner Valencia.

Despite a difficult spell at Flamengo, Plata retains his place for Sebastián Beccacece’s side and was key during World Cup qualifying.

He has lost ground at the Rio club under coach Leonardo Jardim, and has faced internal criticism and disciplinary measures.

Brazil are monitoring Morocco, as Carlo Ancelotti’s team open their World Cup campaign against the current fourth-place finishers on 13 June. Kick-off for Morocco v Ecuador is at 17.15 Brasília time.

Source: Coluna Do Fla