Peru National Team Defeated by Germany in Friendly Match
The Peru national team could not beat Germany and was defeated 0-2 in their first friendly match of the 2023 season. Although the team showed a low level in the first half of the match, the name of Raúl Ruidíaz was the most criticized by the fans, especially on social media.
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And the 'Pulga' did not have many opportunities to cause damage, so coach Juan Reynoso did not hesitate to substitute Gianluca Lapadula. During the broadcast, journalist Erick Osores defended the former Universitario player and stated that he should not be criticized, especially because he faced a strong opponent that did not allow him to show his game.
"I have no doubt that right now half of the country is criticizing him, but he had to face an opponent of this caliber and hardly even touched the ball. The question is, would Liza or Valera have done better?. Obviously, Lapadula is a starter," he said seconds after the substitution.
"It's easy to criticize him, but I say, how would the other forwards have solved the situation in the first half against Germany?. The other question is, what kind of forwards do we need, strong, tall, or more powerful?", he added firmly for the cameras of América TV.
As it is known, Raúl Ruidíaz, the current number 9 of the Seattle Sounders, started the match against Germany because 'Bambino' was injured in the last training sessions of the national team.
Finally, it is important to mention that Raúl Ruidíaz has only scored 4 goals in 54 matches played with the Peru national team. Next week, he will have a new opportunity to score in a friendly match against Morocco.
When Does Peru vs. Morocco Play?
Peru vs. Morocco will be played on Tuesday, March 28, at 14:30 hours in Spain.