Another example of overcoming surrounds the Peruvian National Team

Paolo Hurtado went from being criticized to becoming a fixed substitute for Ricardo Gareca. The 'Caballito' has earned a place in this group that will go to the 2018 World Cup, and is willing to replace his 'namesake' to fight in the most important event in the universe.

"I adapt myself. I have never played as a '9'. That is not my position, to tell the truth, I have never played in that position. However, the coach tells me to play there, I do it. As long as it is to defend my country, I will play anywhere," said Paolo Hurtado to El Comercio.

The hearing of FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, with Paolo Guerrero, requested by the Peruvian Football Federation (FPF), will take place next Tuesday in Zurich. The Flamengo star will exhaust all legal resources to play in the World Cup.

"We all know how important Paolo Guerrero is to us. I am hurt by everything he is going through. He deserved to play in the World Cup. From what I have seen in the news, I think there is a minimal possibility because he will speak with the FIFA president. Let's hope everything goes well," Paolo Hurtado added.

On the other hand, the former Alianza Lima player described as "excellent" the performance he has been having at Vitoria Guimaraes in Portugal. The Peruvian has already scored 11 goals this season.

Luis Advíncula prayed for Paolo Guerrero. (Franco Anaya/Jesús Saucedo)

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