Paolo Guerrero’s early departure from Racing Club surprised fans of the Peru team as the ‘Predator’ remained without a club just over two months before the start of 2026 World Cup qualifiers. At 39, the forward’s future is unclear, a situation that has led many Bicolor fans to believe the player’s career is effectively over. For the attacker, however, the thought of resigning is not an option, an opinion shared by Miguel Traucohis partner in bicolor.
In an interview with Liga 1 Radio, the San Jose Earthquakes full-back expressed his unease at the criticism the Blanquirroja’s historic goalscorer has received. The “genius” said that despite his age, Guerrero’s level has not dropped.
“I’m surprised you criticize Paolo Guerrero so much, I’m really telling you we forgot. You can tell it’s at a high level and in Peru it’s being withdrawn. You have to listen to it. It bothers me that they’re trying to point out one,” said the man from Tarapotino.
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The last time the Peruvian squad captain was active with the team was in June’s double-header friendlies against South Korea and Japan. Although he didn’t score in any of those games, he made a good impression given his nearly two-year absence.
Trauco talks about Reynoso and Cueva
In addition to Guerrero, Miguel Trauco referred to the working methods of Juan Reynoso in Peru, which he also defended against his critics: “I was quite surprised because he has intensive tasks and is innovative. I hope he does very well with the national team because he works very well and I don’t understand people who criticize him when they don’t even see what he can do.”
Finally, referring to the situation of Christian Cueva at Alianza Lima, he expressed the wish that “Aladino” would solve the problem that is forcing him not to play. “For the moment that passes, it’s affecting him, maybe he’s not very confident. “I hope he gets his football back, which we need,” he concluded.