Pablo Guerrero is going through one of the most difficult times with the national team
after the results obtained in the Eliminatory for the 2026 World Cup. This panorama triggered the reaction of the national captain, who made shocking statements at the airport before leaving for Ecuador to join his team. A Chilean media reacted to this event.
YOU CAN SEE: Paolo Guerrero made a drastic decision and did not go to the bench after being substituted
The international media Bio Bio Deportes reacted to Paolo Guerrero's statements and indicated that: "Unfortunately, the players can no longer withstand such pressure, and this was evidenced by their star forward, Paolo Guerrero, who was intercepted by the microphones and cameras of Peru, and the striker exploded after the wave of criticism".
However, the Chilean media also pointed fingers at the national team and coach Juan Reynoso: "The criticized coach, Juan Reynoso, has not been able to find the structure left by Ricardo Gareca in the team from 'El Rimac,' and to this day, his team has not registered a single shot on goal, ranking ninth in the overall standings".
What did Guerrero say after Peru vs Argentina?
At the airport, Paolo Guerrero was approached by the press and sent a powerful message to a particular journalist: "There are journalists who criticize a lot and have never played football. They have never kicked a ball or even know what a ball is. Who have they beaten? They are criticizing the national team and criticizing me. When have they set foot on a football field? I won't speak anymore. Let this Eddie Fleischman guy tell me to my face when he has set foot on a field".
Upcoming matches for Peru in the 2026 Eliminatory
- Bolivia vs. Peru - Matchday 5
- Peru vs. Venezuela - Matchday 6