Oliver Sonne spoke out after he was unable to make his debut in the Peruvian team. Despite being nominated by Juan Reynoso, the Danish-born winger did not get minutes of action against Chile and Argentina for the 2026 South American qualifiers. A few days before the qualifying duels, the 22-year-old footballer spoke about this experience
“That was part of the plan. I spoke to the national coach before I went there and for me it was important to feel and see everything because it was a cultural change. However, there were some Peruvians who believed that I should go and be the big player. I am very happy that I went and felt the difference,” he told Bold in a dialogue with the media.
Interview by Oliver Sonne. Photo: Bold.dk.
Likewise, the defender could not guarantee his presence in the next games against Bolivia and Venezuela. “You spoke to me and the national coach. He believes that everything went well in the team and on the training field, but he has not yet made any clear statements,” he added.
Interview by Oliver Sonne. Photo: Bold.dk.
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When does Peru play Bolivia and Venezuela?
The Peruvian team will be in action again in the 2026 qualifiers in November: the Friday, November 16th will face Bolivia in La Paz while the Wednesday, 21st will host Venezuela at the National Stadium.
Can Oliver Sonne still play for Denmark?
According to current FIFA regulations, the defender isOliver SunHe is still eligible to play for the Danish national team as he has not yet made his debut in the Danish jersey.Peruvian team.