Paolo Guerrero, between Vallejo, Alianza and being left without a club: why his uncertain present could cost him his call-up to the national team

Since then, in these last hours, there has been a merciless bombardment on social networks. Some said that the ‘9’ would have regretted his decision due to very complicated personal issues. Others were more conspiratorial and blamed Alianza Lima, although in the last few hours, this newspaper spoke with sources from the intimate club and they indicated that 1) they have nothing to do with it, and 2) Guerrero, today, is not in the plans of the sports area that He does seek to repatriate André Carrillo and convince Jeriel de Santis to reinforce his attack.

The person in charge of informing the reason why Guerrero would be considering his arrival in Trujillo was César Acuña, the owner of the painting ‘Poeta’. . I think he is meditating, evaluating, is it his family or is it football. I think she doesn’t want to expose herself. I would do the same if it were my family. Paolo’s lawyer has called the Minister of Defense to provide security. The fundamental issue is what is happening in Peru. “Let’s talk to him”he indicated.

Surely there will be many more chapters in this story. However, what is most worrying -especially in Videna- is that the ‘9’ has not played a single game since December 17 of last year, almost two months ago.

That afternoon, Paolo played 81 minutes in the penalty shootout victory of his previous team, LDU de Quito, against Independiente del Valle in the second leg final of the Ecuadorian Pro League. It was the Predador’s second title in just six months dressed in white: he also won the Copa Sudamericana. After the celebrations came bitterness: the Peruvian conditioned his renewal with the permanence of Luis Zubeldía and since the Argentine coach did not continue, he also left.

The risk of not being summoned

Five days after his arrival to the Peruvian team is made official, Jorge Fossati asked for Paolo Guerrero’s number to congratulate him on his 40th birthday. The call also had a message behind it: for the coach, the presence of the ‘9’ is important in this new process for the Bicolor. He let her know.

In fact, the coach had planned for Paolo to be the captain of the team. “His situation is the one that worries me the most of the references, because he does not have a team”, said the technician at the time. Weeks passed and César Vallejo became official, and the coach celebrated: “I am happy that he is starting to play in the Peruvian league,” he said.

However, history has taken a 180 degree turn. “Today I am faced with the news that there would be some problem that would cause the contract with UCV to be terminated. In general, Fossati emphasized to a local media.

Fossati’s warning is there and every day that passes puts a Paolo on the ropes who still feels he has fuel to contribute to the Peruvian team. From having the club plan to debut on date 4 of the Apertura Tournament (this Sunday, Vallejo will host Huancayo at the Mansiche) to not knowing when he will play again. Meanwhile, the coach is already planning his first and only squad list (possibly in the first week of March) for the first friendlies against Nicaragua (03/22) and the Dominican Republic (03/26).