The Peruvian U23 team is preparing to take part in the Pre-Olympic Games in Venezuela. After the friendly matches last December, the national team will take part in this tournament from January 20th to February 11th this year. Guillermo del Solarcurrent coach of the Bicolor U23 team, held a press conference this Tuesday, January 9, at the National Sports Village (Videna) to announce the official list of those called up.
As part of the conference, “Chemo” del Solar was consulted by the footballer Fabrizio Roca. As we recall, the striker was originally called up for the friendly games, but was then informed that he would not be considered for the pre-Olympics.
After learning about this, the Sport Boys attacker was saddened and pointed out that only Solar coach “Chemo” and his technical command know the real reasons for this decision. However, the strategist responded in the conference and assured that the player knew the reasons since it was his responsibility to tell him.
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What did “Chemo” del Solar say about Fabrizio Roca?
“I didn't just cancel Fabrizio Roca. I will never question a footballer in public. Fabrizio is a good boy who has been training with me for a month and a half. I told him clearly the reasons why he was canceled, he.” “It's clear to him because I was responsible for telling him and the other players. These reasons are between the footballer and me,” he replied to the media.
In addition, the national coach seemed uncomfortable with a journalist when he asked him about this call-up and pointed out that he had also decided to forego other footballers.
“You ask me about the departure of Fabrizio Roca, but not about Sebastián Cavero, Jefferson Cáceres, Aaron Sánchez, Juan Quiñonez and Jhoao Velásquez, who also had to be recalled from the U23 national team,” he explained.
What did Fabrizio Roca say after being canceled by “Chemo” del Solar?
After some speculation that his call-up was due to physical problems, the “Misilera” striker explained that he was feeling well and that the coach would have his reasons for it. He also wished the Peruvian team good luck.
“I have seen on the networks how much there is talk about my withdrawal, it is very sad for me. I'm concentrated. “Sport Boys” is the first thing that comes to mind. I hope that the boys and the team are doing well. We are Peru (…). I feel good physically. I'm with the teachers and I work differently because I just arrived and I felt uncomfortable, but it was here. I saw in many places that they took me out because of my appearance, the teacher and the people there will have their reasons why they took me out,” he said for the Hinchada Rosada channel.