Peru vs. Paraguay: Roberto Ovelar spoke about the audacity of the 'Albirroja' and the casualties of both teams

The teams of Peru and Paraguay will meet this Tuesday, March 29 in a duel as part of the 18th and final date of the South American Qualifiers. The pass to the repechage is defined that day, so victory is an obligation not to depend on other results. Roberto Ovelar spoke about this meeting, highlighting the boldness that the 'Albirroja' would have during her visit to Lima, as well as other details.

“Paraguay has a sense of belonging. Representing your nation is involved. Football is a passion, people will be very much looking forward to what they do. The national team will go out to fight the match, it will not be easy for Peru. Paraguay will not give up anything, nor will it come to comply,” said the 'guaraní' striker in an interview for the newspaper 'Depor'.

And it is that the painting 'Guaraní' has nothing to lose. With the elimination secured a few dates ago, they will seek to finish the qualifying process in the best way, taking into account that the technical command led by Guillermo Barros Schelotto, could continue in command and it would be a great opportunity to face this commitment with the greatest possible responsibility.

ABSENCE OF ANDRE CARRILLO

He also referred to the casualties that have the 'bicolor'. André Carrillo will not be able to be due to a sprain in his left knee that he suffered last game against the Uruguayans. Faced with this situation, coach Ricardo Gareca chose to use a player from the current squad rather than call another footballer. “The Peruvian national team has been with Ricardo Gareca for seven years, so there will be no problem replacing André Carrillo. Of course, he is a very explosive and fast player. It fulfills a dual function: defending the team as a block and moving forward. I am sure that Ricardo Gareca will look for a replacement to continue with the same style of play,” said the current player from Deportivo Municipal de la Liga 1.

Edison Flores could be the one to start in the place of the 'Culebra'. Despite his starting position is that of extreme to left, in his club, DC United, he has also participated for the right wing with a changed leg, so it would not be a major inconvenience. He is clearly not the same profile as the Al-Hilal footballer, but he is a player who has responded every time he has played, either tactically or with goals.

CASUALTIES IN

Now, in the case of the Paraguayans, they will lose five of their elements, between injured and suspended. That is why the 'Buffalo' Ovelar considers that it will be a more than balanced duel. “Almirón, Villasanti, Gomez and Riveros are players who play the fundamental roles in the game scheme. It is also a pity for the injury of 'Pantera' Morales, a player who will set an important precedent in Paraguay. So they're both in trouble. Peru without Carrillo, and Paraguay on the subject of suspensions. It won't be an easy match for both coaches to consider,” he said.

PARAGUAY CAMPAIGN

Finally, the 36-year-old did not let go of the bad moment that the Paraguayan national team experienced during the present Qualifiers. They have barely won 3 times (3-1 against Ecuador in Asuncion, 2-1 against Venezuela) in the same city and 2-1 against the 'Vinotinto' in Caracas). After that, he lost 7 times and tied another 7 times, reaching the only 16 points he has scored.

However, he believes that what he has shown before Ecuadorians may be a start to something very favorable for his selection. “What was expected was not given. They changed their DT. Now, with the Barros Schelotto brothers, the situation was already very complicated. Against Ecuador, he had an interesting game. Against Peru they must seek to consolidate themselves, because we do not know if they will continue in technical leadership,” he said.

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