[Sport] Peru vs. Paraguay: this is how Ricardo Gareca's eleven starters arrive for the debut of the Qualifiers to Qatar 2022

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Came the day. Millions of Peruvians will be on their television from 5:30 p.m. to encourage the Peruvian National Team from their homes at the start of the South American Qualifiers. It will be the first step for the bicolor to repeat the unforgettable feeling of qualifying for a World Cup. Now the goal is Qatar 2022 and the dream is intact.

The Defensores del Chaco will be the stage that will host the debut of the Peruvian National Team, which will be measured against Paraguay by Eduardo Berizzo, who will bet on a victory from the initial whistle of Argentine Néstor Pitana, who directed the final of Russia 2018.

For this match, the bicolor arrives with several casualties in its squad, among which the absence due to injury of captain Paolo Guerrero. Without the ‘Predator’, Peru not only loses its historical top scorer, it is also one less headache for Paraguayan defenders who will no longer have to battle to annul the Inter Porto Alegre forward.

 

Besides Guerrero, the Peruvian National Team will not be able to count on Edison Flores, who did not receive permission from his DC United team to play the Qualifiers. The ‘Ears’ has become an important player in recent years. To his great work in the midfield he adds an enviable record facing the opposite goal: 13 goals.

Despite this, Ricardo Gareca has managed to win the storm when the Peruvian National Team did not have some of its figures. It minimized the individual aspect and made the group stronger. Already in one of his last conferences he mentioned what it is like to play without Guerrero.

 

"The team got used to playing with Paolo to a large extent and also got used to playing with other players. We have already given ample signs regarding the absence not only of Paolo, but also of very important players from the National Team", declared Gareca last September 25.

Miguel Trauco (Left-back-Saint Étienne)

He is another of the Peruvian players who do not have continuity, but in this case it is by technical decision. Miguel Trauco is not in the Saint Étienne coach's plans, but everything could change on his return to France. In an interview with RPP Noticias, he assured that despite not playing, he is in good physical condition for the duels against Paraguay and Brazil. He is a permanent owner of Gareca.

Renato Tapia (Volante-Celta de Vigo)

He is one of the few Peruvian footballers who stand out in Europe. The ‘Captain of the Future’ is something to talk about in Spanish football with his good performances at Celta de Vigo, which after a good start in LaLiga, has lost in their last two games. It is considered as the "lung" of the team led by Óscar García. It will be the customs before Paraguay. He has 53 games with the bicolor.

Pedro Aquino (Volante-León)

 

His regularity with the León de México will be important to win the midfield at Defensores del Chaco. The 25-year-old midfielder is one of the key players in his team's four consecutive Liga MX wins. It has a wide route and shot from outside the area, characteristics that in the end weighed to win over Sergio Peña in the midfield.

Yoshimar Yotún (Steering Wheel-Cruz Azul)

He has suffered injuries and has missed a good number of games with Cruz Azul in 2020. Last September he did not play for three weeks; however, Yoshimar Yotún has recovered and has played the last two duels with the ‘Cement Machine’, where he has won a place. Thus it comes to impose its office. Many consider it one of the few essentials in Peru.

Christian Cueva (Volante-Yeni Malatyaspor)

It is another since he came to the Turkish Super League. Christian Cueva turned the page and is now focused on Yeni Malatyaspor where he has the backing of his coach. The popular ‘Aladdin’ has been playing games. He has been with his team for 301 minutes in four games this season and his level continues to rise. He had a leading role in the historic victory (1-4) in Asunción itself, and with a goal included. Goes for more.

 

André Carrillo (Volante-Al Hilal)

He is the different one in the Peruvian National Team in the absence of Paolo Guerrero and Jefferson Farfán. André Carrillo, who is the most destabilizing player in Ricardo Gareca's squad, arrives at a great pace and good level and has even played as '9' in recent games with Al Hilal. It is expected to be a headache for the Paraguayan defense in Asunción.

Raúl Ruidíaz (Forward-Seattle Sounders)

The former Sports University striker will have one more opportunity in the Peruvian National Team in the absence of Paolo Guerrero. Raúl Ruidíaz has a current scorer in the Seattle Sounders and must reaffirm it with the national jersey. In a high-voltage match, the 30-year-old attacker will have to be 100% effective when he has a chance to score. Peru needs it in its maximum dimension.