Before the Paraguayan national team's training sessions with a view to their debut in the qualifiers against Peru, the coach of the Albirroja, Guillermo Barros Schelotto, held a press conference to make it clear that the team will fight minute by minute in the match against Peru in the Ciudad del Este.
Justly, by decision of the Paraguayan Football Association, it was determined that the qualifying match will not be held in Asuncion, as they want a new venue that will allow them to reach the 2026 World Cup.
Juan Reynoso and the controversial statements that worried Guillermo Barros Schelotto
After learning that Peru vs Paraguay will not be played in Asuncion, Juan Reynoso indicated that for both teams it will be an away game since the Albirrojo team is not used to this scenario.
"I think we will both be away teams. And suddenly it's a field where the ball doesn't flow, it doesn't run, as we would like. We have seen photos and videos of how the progress of the field is going," said Juan Reynoso.
Guillermo Barros Schelotto and his strong message to Peru
In a press conference, the current coach of Paraguay, Guillermo Barros Schelotto, made it clear that he became aware of Juan Reynoso's words and left a strong message to let them know that they will be "received as brothers".
"I saw the article. I want to say two things about what Reynoso said. We have the freedom and autonomy to choose where to play and that's what we do. Let him come calmly, it will be a football festival. We will receive them like brothers. It will be a football match that the best team will win, but we will receive them as no one expects to receive the people from Peru. Like never before. They can be reassured,"
When does Peru vs Paraguay play?
The match between Peru vs Paraguay will be played next Thursday, September 7th, starting at 5:30 PM Peruvian time (6:30 PM Asuncion time).