The Peruvian team's poor start to 2026 qualification prompted several footballers to respond to criticism. In the middle of this panorama is the former “10” of the bicolor Roberto Palacios spoke on this topic and recommended that those led by Juan Reynoso focus on improvements before speaking.
What did “Chorri” Palacios say about the Peruvian national team players?
The popular “Chorri” recalled that he also had to endure questions during his time in Blanquirroja. He also emphasized that love for the team must always be present.
“Sometimes the boys come out to talk because they are criticized, but I just say things as they are. The coach may present the game poorly, but there should always be love for the jersey. I say it not just because of the current players, but in general. As a footballer, I was also criticized and stayed silent beyond speaking. I thought about what I should improve and work more. This is what the majority should do instead of publishing or saying things. They should make improvements so that the criticism is no longer negative,” he told the press.
The Peruvian team is in the final box of the 2026 qualification. Photo: FPF
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“Chorri” Palacios on the possible arrival of Jorge Fossati
Although the former footballer praised the work of Jorge Fossati at the helm of Universitario, he considered that it was necessary to first define the situation of Juan Reynoso in the Peruvian team.
“I know 'Professor' Fossatti, he is very intelligent, with little time in the middle he has improved a lot at Universitario, in addition to adapting he demands from the player (…). “We are still not moving forward because we don’t know what will happen to Juan Reynoso,” he concluded.