Yotún on the playoff of the Peruvian team: “Gareca has the ability to put together the match and qualify”

Yoshimar Yotún trusts the unconditional fan of the Peruvian national team. After securing the World Cup playoff, the midfielder believes that for the match against Australia or the United Arab Emirates (scheduled in Qatar) there will be a massive presence of fans. “We are going to be local. I have a hunch that many Peruvians are going to go”he indicated.

Then, focused on sports, ‘Yoshi’ considers that there is time to analyze the potential opponent. “It’s a single game, we have to prepare it, know the rival, we still don’t know. I think the ‘teacher’ (Gareca) is fully capable of putting together the match and being able to qualify, which would be something historic”he added in an interview with the Al Ángulo program.

With a view to the aforementioned challenge and a possible return to the World Cup, the player highlighted the maturity of the group. “We are the same base and they grab us with more experience of knowing how to handle matches like visiting to play decisive matches. We always try to improve and willing to learn. We are in a good moment, despite the fact that it was a tough tie, I think we can give more “he expressed.

Immediately, Yotún delved into the good relationship in the internal Bicolor. “We always say we’re a family because sometimes we don’t see each other for five months, and it seems like a day or two has passed. We have a very good chemistry because we are connected by the group. We are aware of our teammates, how they are doing in their leagues, if someone is injured or not “he explained.

“I have had to be in other processes, but what is now is unique”, compared the middle of Sporting Cristal. After that, ‘Yoshi’ stated that the players who had their first experiences with the national team were received with open arms. So, the midfielder took the case of Gianluca Lapadula as an example.

“The one who arrives feels protected, in confidence. Lapadula has been with us for a short time and we already give her kisses, euphoric hugs from him. He entered the group well and is what we reflect. It’s a loving group, we respect each other quite a bit and everyone. There are no big or small, we all know how to listen and that makes us a great family with the technical command “he stated.

Flowers for Christian Cueva

Yotún admitted that Christian Cueva “he has a unique talent” and “he’s a great player”. That yes, Yoshimar believes that the good moment of the 10 of the Peruvian team passes through the decisions that he has made for the benefit of his career. “Training is always good. So, he has liked that extra training very well and the moment he is going through in his club gives him confidence ”he added.

Along the same lines, the former Cruz Azul added about ‘Aladdin’: “I see him firm, very mature. We have seen it more ‘light’, it is very good. That is reflected within the field. He has skill, he is strong and we tell him that he is like a sack because he can withstand everything. Also, he keeps the ball and gets out of the play. He supports himself and takes a push to be able to go out, it is something that few do ”Hill.