“César Acuña is a politician and he is going to release him” but “Paolo should not be summoned by Fossati for March”: the analysis of the controversial start of the year for Guerrero

In this situation, Trade He asked two questions to prominent sports journalists to analyze the present and future of the ‘9’ of the Peruvian team.

Daniel Kanashiro – L1 Max

1. It is complex, time is running out and if arriving in Vallejo was complicated in itself, I imagine it will be more difficult to find a team almost in March. I do not dare to predict something when a contract is about to be broken that was truncated almost the same day it was signed.

2.- It affects a lot. Fossati spoke with him and told him how important he is for the national team, with the exception that he wants him playing. If Paolo is not playing in March he will not be in the first call and Fossati will have to urgently build new leadership for the Copa América.

Pedro Ortiz Bisso – Columnist for DT El Comercio

1. There is one aspect that we must not forget: César Acuña is a politician. On the one hand, Paolo not going to Trujillo is the most eloquent demonstration of the work of his party in the region and in the city. On the other hand, it is not in his best interest to face the most beloved player in the country. I think that in the end he is going to release him before the pass book closes, but he needs to talk so he doesn’t look so bad. And not just money.

2. Paolo needs to play. But let’s understand that if he is still considered an alternative in the national team it is because there is no other one. From my point of view, Guerrero is a far cry from the player he once was. However, the situation in Peru is so critical that we cannot afford to despise anyone.

Omar Dávila – Journalist and former founder of the newspaper El Bocón

1. César Vallejo will void the contract.

2. Paolo will not be called up for the friendlies until he finds a team. He will affect the lack of offensive presence, as long as Fossati does not find other new alternatives.

Ornella Palumbo – TV Peru

1. I think that these days the origin of the extortion messages that Paolo Guerrero’s mother received should be investigated. It would be illuminating to know if there is really a criminal gang behind them or if he is an amateur. However, there are elements to believe that this is not a priority for the security forces. The Minister of the Interior has already suggested private security to Paolo, if he arrives in Trujillo, and the province has just entered a state of emergency, precisely due to the increase in crime.

From my point of view, the termination of the contract would be appropriate, since it would be a force majeure event. I understand that Vallejo has already signed contracts with brands for high amounts of money that he would also have to resolve.

If Paolo is free soon, he has until February 26 to relocate to another Peruvian club. That would certainly spark a great controversy. At some point there was talk of an offer from Uruguay, however, the Uruguayan transfer market has already closed. In Brazil, he has a chance until March 7.

2. Fossati has been clear on the subject. If there is no training rhythm, there is no call.

Eddie Fleischman – Willax TV and Full Sports

1. I think there would have to be an agreement for Paolo to pay compensation that is not necessarily what appears in the contract. Vallejo can take a good amount and release him, this way both parties will benefit. Now, I think that Paolo Guerrero could go to FIFA to have that entity give him a provisional pass letter while his issue is resolved, but the most likely thing is that FIFA will determine that he has to pay the penalty. We have to wait.

2. I think this should not affect the selection, in my opinion, Paolo Guerrero should no longer be considered for these calls, because he has to find a new team and we will see in September, if Paolo Guerrero is ready to compete with the selection in the Qualifiers.