José Guillermo del Solar, The current coach of the Peru U23 national team announced this Tuesday, December 5, the call-up for the international friendlies that will serve as preparation for the 2024 Olympic qualification. During the press conference, “Chemo” left a poignant reflection on youth football after an experience he had with the South American U-17.
“Chemo” del Solar was surprised by the physical condition of the Paraguayan players before the game against Peru
The Peruvian coach said he was there South American U-17 which took place in Ecuador. Before the game that the Peruvian team had against their counterparts from Paraguay, “Chemo” del Solar was really surprised by the noticeable physical difference between the Paraguayan football players and our representatives.
“I saw the Paraguayans and they had some quadriceps muscles, the compadres, all prominent and strong, the kids aged 16 and 17. I saw them and said that these boys weren’t even 17 years old. I saw ours and they were.” “All thin,” he said.
In addition, he said that during the game, the Peruvian soccer players jumped up and down every time they fought for the ball against the Paraguayans. “There is an amazing physical difference,” added the Peruvian coach, assuring that it would be impossible to keep up under these circumstances.
What is “Chemo” del Solar’s job as technical director of the Peru U23 team?
In this sense: ‘Chemo’ del Solar He pointed out that a young man who wants to become a professional footballer must prepare from a young age to be able to compete with the other players at international level. “So if a child doesn’t train well at the age of 13, 14, 15 and 16 and doesn’t start training until he’s 17, he won’t be able to play at that level, it’s impossible“, Exactly.
Peruvian team in the South American U-17 in Ecuador. Photo: FPF
After all, the former technician is the one Peruvian team He explained that his role in the U-23 is to travel inland to recruit talent from different places so that they can train effectively. “That’s why I travel around Peru to bring me talents aged 12, 13, 14 and 15,” he concluded.