On Friday, June 7, The Peruvian team drew without goals with Paraguay in a friendly duel valid for FIFA date. The presentation of the set ‘red and white’ It was not the best and generated multiple criticisms, especially for its lack of shots on goal.
Journalist Eddie Fleischman, through his Twitter account, analyzed the match played at the Monumental de Ate stadium. He ‘Colorado’as you know him, questioned the play of the team led by Jorge Fossatisince they did not play good football and used a lot of long balls.
“Fosatti’s Peruvian team, having 3 centre-backs, had no way out with the ball, the ball is abused and possession is quickly lost. Against a very regular PAR, he did not create a clear situation, nor did he worry the goalkeeper Coronel. If he is not on Polo’s side, he has no way to get there,” the communicator began.
Subsequently, the Willax Deportes host also gave his opinion on the individual role of some elements of the ‘bicolor’. And, once again, he attacked the striker Paolo Guerrero. He assured that the ‘Predator’ It doesn’t help the squad.
“Cartagena is not interior, only containment. López does not have an overflow, if he does not go back to playing with 2 full-backs and 2 wingers and continues only with wing-backs, he will suffer more. Guerrero does not contribute more. Rivera can grow. Flores should be the starter for Quispe. “0-0 describes what we have seen,” he concluded.
The Peruvian team presented a new eleven to face Paraguay, with the integration of Carlos Zambrano in the defensive zone, the return of Renato Tapia in the middle of the field and the attacking duo made up of Jose Rivera and Gianluca Lapadula.
From the game, the ‘everyone’s team’ He was solid in defense, but without ideas when it came to going to the opposite field. The statistics reflect it. He registered 7 shots, the same number as his rival on duty, unfortunately none of them ended up in the Guaraní goal.
Now, Jorge Fossati and company will try to change the image they left before the ‘albirroja’ in his next game. They will face The Savior next Friday, June 14 at 7:30 p.m. at Subaru Park. This will be his last commitment prior to his debut in the Copa America 2024.
After the Conmebol draw, the Peruvian team was placed in one of the most even series of the Copa América 2024. ‘white-red’ will have to measure itself against the selections of Chili, Argentina and Canada to seek their classification to the quarterfinals of the competition. It will be a difficult challenge, but not impossible.
National participation will begin with an expectant ‘Pacific classic’, who will have on the bench an old man known as Ricardo Gareca. Jorge Fossati will make his official debut as coach of the ‘bicolor’ in that meeting with the Chilean team to take place on Friday, June 21 at 7:00 p.m. at the AT&T Stadium.
Later, Peru will face Canada (June 25 at 5:00 p.m.) – a rival that has grown quite a bit in recent years – and will close its participation in the group stage against none other than the current world champion, Argentina (June 29 at 7:00 p.m.).
