Pedro Aquino, from his brilliant return to the national team to continue fighting for the throne with America

Count on Pedro Aquino it is a real luxury. It is a guarantee of solidity in the midfield. That is why his absence in the peruvian team it had no sports justification. However, his name did not appear on the list of the national team for the triple date of September. Even so, his return to the ‘Blanquirroja’ has been brilliant and now he is ready to continue fighting for the throne with him. America from Mexico.

Many doubts arose when Not here He was not considered in the 2021 Copa América. Among the reasons, there was talk of a possible right foot injury, but also a technical decision to give players like Wilder Cartagena and Martín Távara a chance. However, the ‘Roca’ was not called for the triple date of September, despite the fact that his great present with the ‘Eagles’ supported his inclusion on the list.

In total, he missed 10 games with the Peruvian team, but the 26-year-old midfielder continued to work in silence and, with a lot of effort, returned to the Peruvian team. He won a new call by hand and, before Renato Tapia’s injury, he had a great opportunity to shine and did not miss it: he played as a starter the three matches of the ‘Blanquirroja’ against Chile, Bolivia and Argentina.

. Although the objectives were not generally achieved, Aquino’s individual performance is to stand out.

The statistical portal Sofascore closely followed the performance of the midfielder on the triple date of the Qualifiers and his good statistics allow us to discern the great value he brings in the selection. In the game against Chile he was the great figure in the core zone with 21 recoveries, 9 takes and 12 won duels. He also had an 81% accuracy in passes, having completed 43 of 53.

His excellent performance was prolonged in the games against Bolivia and Argentina. In La Paz, at more than 3,600 meters high, Pedro Aquino gave the Peruvian midfield a break. Although he did not complete the game (he played 67 minutes), he had the most recoveries (9), added two takes and starred in four interceptions.

Already in Buenos Aires, the game was very friction and Not here it was well ordered: he won 10 matches out of 15 possible and reached seven takes away. His numbers leave him well standing for the next challenges of the selection, so it is consistent that he continues to add minutes in the middle of the field.

Even with the statistics displayed in these three duels, according to Sofascore. Despite having played only 55% of the minutes (608 ′), occupying the 15th place in terms of participation of the players of the Peruvian team, the ‘Roca’ has managed to stand out with these numbers.

Thus, the national midfielder confirms that it is one of the best moments of his career. Now he is back in the services of America, where he hopes to continue performing to meet all the objectives of the season.

– To fly with the Eagles –

Pedro Aquino it is indisputable in America. Based on great performances, the ‘Roca’ has earned all the accolades at his club, but his adventure is just beginning. After the break for the FIFA date, the midfielder has returned with the ‘Eagles’, where he hopes to continue climbing.

The Peruvian midfielder’s team is entrenched at the top of Liga MX. With only one match lost in the Apertura 2021,. If they stay at the top, the azulcrema team will qualify directly for the quarterfinals of the league and Aquino will be very close to repeating the title he already won with León in 2020.

The presence of the ‘Roca’ has been very transcendental: he has played all the matches of the contest with the ‘Águilas’ and only in one did he start from the substitute bench, all the others as a starter. In fact, .

In the Concachampions the story is similar: he has played six games and in four he started from the beginning, always being the protagonist in the midfield of America. He even gave an assist in the quarterfinals against the Portland Timbers.

With Pedro Aquino As a figure, the ‘Águilas’ reached the final of the CONCACAF competition and could win the coveted title on October 28, when they face none other than Monterrey in the grand final.

. The last compatriot to play this contest was André Carrillo with Al-Hilal in 2019.

The present of Pedro Aquino it’s fantastic and it also looks forward to a good future. He is a fundamental piece in America and also in the Peruvian team. It is a must. There is always room for players of his stature. His successes will surely continue, for the good of him, his team and the ‘Blanquirroja’.