The Peruvian team On the third matchday of the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, he suffered a heavy defeat as a guest against Chile. After this duel Raymond Manco He sharply criticized the setup of the bicolor coach, Juan Reynosoagainst La Roja by using many players with defensive qualities.
“That was to be expected with such a defensive formation. Peru’s best defense has always been attack. I understand that we have to be careful, but from there a formation looks more like fear. This is my humble opinion,” he posted on his official account. Instagram.
“Qualifying is long and the boys are fighting, but it’s like having a Ferrari and not knowing how to drive it. Remember it is not the arrow, it is the Indian, so keep supporting him,” the former footballer added.
Reimond Manco criticized Reynoso. Photo: Instagram shot.
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When is Peru’s next game?
The Peruvian team must face Argentina at the next date of the South American qualifiers in 2026. This duel is scheduled for Tuesday, October 17th, from 9:00 p.m. (Peruvian time) at the National Stadium in Lima.
La Bicolor needs a win to improve positions and not move away from the first places in the table. Currently, Juan Reynoso’s team has gained one point and is in ninth place.
Juan Reynoso defends himself against criticism
After the defeat of the Peruvian team against Chile, Juan Reynoso He gave a press conference and explained why he took a defensive approach in this game.
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“May today’s setback serve us for the future. You don’t qualify by playing well, you qualify by playing well. And to achieve that we have to be a chameleonic team that adapts to different circumstances, and that’s part of it today.” “I didn’t like it,” he said.