After completing the Asian tour with the Peruvian team “In which they won against South Korea and suffered a defeat against Japan,” said the defender Alexander Callens and the other Bicolor soccer players returned to their countries of residence. The defender opened up about the national team’s moments, the next challenges he faces in South America’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers and also dropped a few words about coach Juan Reynoso, who was severely criticized after the defeat to Japan.
“I think the ‘teacher’ tested everyone what everyone wanted and now the crucial games are coming, there are no more tests. He will carry out the tests he has to carry out and this dilemma will come to an end,” said the Peruvian player summoned, who mentioned the machinations of the “Cabezón” in international friendlies.
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Speaking of the loss to the Samurai Blue, Callens said, “You have to take it well.” We came out of worse circumstances and I think we have to face it that way. It’s a test and that’s all,” he said.
“I don’t remember them scoring four goals against me. The truth is, even if I’ve played 45 minutes or whatever, if we lose, we all lose. The ‘teacher’ can’t work miracles in two weeks,” added the centre-back. He also noted that the real challenge will be qualifying: “Everything starts in September. There are no excuses. The team is very committed, they will prepare very well and everyone who needs to be there will be there,” he concluded.
Kubo dropped Alexander Callens’ jersey
After the conclusion of the Peru team’s friendly against Japan, Callens swapped shirts with the Japanese Takefusa Kubo. However, it later emerged that the Japanese footballer dropped the red and white jacket on the pitch as he left the field and didn’t pick it up again, an action that was heavily criticized by Bicolor fans.