Zambrano confronts the press for reminding him of his expulsion against Chile: "Which game did I play poorly?"

Carlos Zambrano

Carlos Zambrano referred to the upcoming match of the Peruvian national team against Chile and made it clear that they have the mentality of earning three points because it is a direct rival, but also because they lost points in the first double matchday of the 2026 Qualifiers.

"With Chile, the matches are always very tough, knowing that they also have a lot at stake, but we have already given away many points in the first double matchday and well, we know that it will be a very tough match in which we will go to earn points because they are a direct rival," he said in a press conference.

Regarding this, the 'Kaiser' was reminded of the time he played against Chile in the 2015 Copa America and was sent off, emphasizing to the press that that has been the only bad thing he has had in the matches against La Roja. Furthermore, he challenged the communicators to say which match he played badly, since he assured that they will hardly find any based on performance.

"The bad thing has always been the red card, nothing else because I always play well, I challenge them to tell me which match I played badly and there are hardly any, in truth, the expulsion is what marked me but it was many years ago, I think 7 or 8, which is already in the past. I feel that the Copa America was a revenge for me, although you handled it that way because for me it was just another match in which a victory could have been achieved and thus qualify for a Copa America final, but it's already in the past. We are aware that these are classics and that we have to earn points because they are a direct rival," he expressed.

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Finally, Carlos Zambrano said he is happy to be back in the Peruvian national team, as he stated that simply being at Videna (training center) fills any professional footballer with pride.

"Honestly, I am happy, I have said it many times that whoever has to be in the precamps or in the final list, it will always be a joy to represent Peru. I have been through many cycles and I still remain, and I feel happy about that. I have honestly lost count, but being here at Videna is a pride for every player and, as I tell you, whoever has to be here, we must try to enjoy it and give 100 percent because the national team demands that," he concluded.