Ruídiaz's technician denies Reynoso: "We never ask him to cover the near post."

Brian Schmetzer, Seattle Sounders coach, countered Juan Reynoso by explaining how he uses Raúl Ruidíaz when defending a corner kick. After Brazil's goal against Peru in the qualifiers, the Peruvian national team's coach argued that the 'Flea' had been covering the near post in corners in the MLS. The national team's coach in the United States, Schmetzer, spoke out about it and his response sparked discussion.

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“We never put Raúl to cover the near post space to defend any set piece. That will be my only comment,” said Brian Schmetzer, Sounders coach, in an interview with Pulso Sports.

However, the American coach clarified that Reynoso can use Ruidíaz in more than one role. “Raúl has many qualities and the Peru coach has the right to place him wherever he wants,” he added when asked about the issue.

Peru could only gather one point in the start of the long World Cup qualifying campaign, after their defeat against Brazil 1-0 in Lima and the draw with Paraguay on Thursday, a discreet balance that puts them under pressure very early on.

Despite having a good defensive game almost throughout the match, the Peruvian team led by Peruvian coach Juan Reynoso was surpassed by a tactical mistake in the 90th minute of the match against Neymar's Brazil, on Tuesday night at the National Stadium in Lima.

The Brazilian star took a corner kick that Marquinhos headed in. Forward Raúl Ruidíaz was beaten in the marking by the towering Paris Saint-Germain defender.

After taking responsibility for the result, Reynoso turned the page to focus on the upcoming double-header on October 12 and 17 against Chile away and Argentina at home.