The Peruvian team lost 2-0 to Bolivia on the fifth day of South American qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. In this game Paolo Guerrero He was not a starter and came in in place of Gianluca Lapadula in the second half. At the end of the game, the “Predator” explained to the press and referred to the fans’ criticism of strategist Juan Reynoso.
“People will always ask who the coach is, but we’re all in this boat. The coach, the technical team, the players, everyone,” said the national striker.
Let us remember that the “9” was in the starting lineup in the first four games of the Bicolor of this qualifying process. So far he hasn’t been able to score any goals.
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Juan Reynoso spoke about his continuity in Peru
At a press conference Juan Reynoso spoke about the defeat of the Peruvian team against Bolivia. The national strategist indicated that he would remain in office despite the poor results.
“I can’t solve this problem (resignation), but as long as I see the efforts of the boys, the anger they provoke in the end and the efforts they made today, it excites me. I know that football “It’s results and that there are situations off the field that add and subtract. I have always been very persistent in my life and today will be no exception,” he explained.
“No, my contract covers the entire process. You can feel the everyday life with the players, I stay calm on this side; I understand people’s anger, but I don’t share their opinion. Football is made up of these moments and the ones who make the difference are the ones who turn these situations around through work,” he added.
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Paolo Guerrero’s numbers in the Peruvian team
In these qualifiers, Blanquirroja’s captain has added minutes in the five rounds played. He started the first four games as a starter (in the fourth he only played the first half), while in the fifth he started as a substitute and started the second half. He hasn’t scored any goals or provided any assists yet.
When does the Peruvian team play?
The Bicolor’s next engagement in these qualifiers will be the game against Venezuela on matchday six of the Conmebol qualifiers. The duel will take place this Tuesday, November 21st, from 9:00 p.m. (Peruvian time) at the National Stadium in Lima.