Schelotto prior to Peru vs. Paraguay: "We know Reynoso, we know his style."

The Peruvian national team will face Paraguay in a new friendly match, thinking about the qualifying process for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Prior to the match in Lima, Guillermo Barros Schelotto, coach of the Paraguayan squad, made an analysis of the current situation of the renewed 'Blanquirroja'.

"We know the coach and the players, even though they are in a new process. Ricardo Gareca has just left and although Juan Reynoso is new, we already know his style from Mexican football. Through the players he has and his way of playing, we will see how to face Peru," emphasized the strategist.

Likewise, Schelotto explained that this time he will use variations, although not in his complete team: "The replacement is not thought as a system, but naturally occurs, due to age, and we have to think about the Qualifiers, which will start next year. I have to project, see what is coming, what we have, and make an analysis for the future," he said.

On the other hand, the 'Mellizo' expressed satisfaction with the results of the work he has been doing as coach of the Paraguayan national team. "We are happy with how we have reacted in the matches we have played after the previous qualifying process," he said.

"The squad is growing and this is a nice match to study how we are doing. We will surely have the stadium (Monumental) and the fans against us, but it is the typical game of the Qualifiers," he added.

Finally, Guillermo Barros Schelotto expressed no concern about next year's schedule: "We are prepared for when the competition to qualify for the World Cup begins. If it's in March, fine; and if it's in June, we'll also be ready. Either way, I think we are gradually finding the team we want. We have played consistently with the style we aim for and that is favorable," he said.