Can Ecuador spring a surprise at the World Cup? Brighton star Moises Caicedo is key

Ecuador will play the hosts in the opening game on November 20th at 7pm UK time. The match could be crucial to define the final position of the South Americans in their group after the third round.

Ecuador usually play in a 4-3-1 formation. Their key player is Moisés Caicedo of Brighton & Hove Albion. Pervis Estupiñan is expected to be their regular left-back. Sarmiento plays in the national team as an attacking midfielder. Cifuentes is a possibility to start in case Ecuador play with three midfielders.

Ecuador focuses a lot on attacking through the wings. Moises Caicedo is key to the team.

Gustavo Alfaro's team is organised and has a lot of talent. Ecuador has players from the Premier League and Bundesliga.

Moises Caicedo is Ecuador's key player. He is there to recover the ball and start the attack.

Ecuador are dangerous when making fast transitions and creating counterattacks.

Ecuador have a lot of players in the Premier League and Bundesliga. Pervis Estupiñán, Moises Caicedo and Hincapié are important players.

Moises Caicedo is the key player in Ecuador's team. Carlos Gruezo is a Bundesliga player from Augsburg. Patrick Delgado could be an interesting player to watch.

Moises Caicedo is key for Ecuador. Enner Valencia comes off the bench to play as a striker or on the left wing. Gonzalo Plata, Rommel Ibarra and Jeremy Sarmiento are regular starters.

Moisés Caicedo is the key player of Ecuador's squad. He competes in the Premier League and has good numbers close to the league average. Caicello contributes with defensive action and during the attacking moments.

Ecuador are playing in the World Cup. They play the hosts Qatar in their opening game. Moises Caicedo is their star player. Ecuador could be a team to avoid in next round. For more detailed analysis of all 32 teams in FIFA World cup 2022, download your copy of the November Total Football Analysis magazine here.