This Thursday Peru will visit Argentina in a match for the World Cup 2022 qualifiers and, prior to the match, Pedro Troglio, former 'albiceleste' football player and current coach, spoke with RPP Noticias about the current situation of both teams.
"For Peru, it is a complicated commitment, one that requires a lot of care because Argentina is playing very well and because it is on their home ground. But this is football and things can happen that were not expected," said Troglio in a conversation with Fútbol Como Cancha.
He also referred to Ricardo Gareca's work as the coach of the Peruvian national team: "What I understand is that it took Peru 36 years to qualify with this coach, so if it doesn't work out this time, it doesn't make him the worst coach. I believe Ricardo Gareca has enough support to work in peace."
On the other hand, the former coach of Universitario de Deportes also spoke about the Argentine team's figure: "I see Lionel Messi the same as he has always been, except that people had been criticizing him and now everything is more favorable. He is an unstoppable player, what should be done is to find a 'Reyna' who can do the same thing he did with Maradona, although it is no longer allowed."
Regarding the precautions that Argentina should take to face Peru, Troglio added: "What worries Argentina about Peru is that they have technically gifted players. What Gareca added to the national team is the aggressiveness needed to compete at the international level."
Peru vs. Argentina:
The match between both teams for the triple round of World Cup qualifiers is scheduled for this Thursday, October 14 at 6:30 pm (Peruvian time) at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires.
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