André Carrillo on the Peruvian national team: “We are gambling for fourth place with Colombia”

The landscape of the Peruvian national team in the Qatar 2022 Qualifiers changed dramatically and now the team depends on itself to qualify for the World Cup. In the first instance, those led by Ricardo Gareca will have to face Colombia in January and André Carrillo referred to that duel, which will be of vital importance for both combined.

“There is confidence in the establishment. We know that we suffer in Venezuela, but many times you have to know how to suffer to achieve your goals. The six points obtained were important and in the final stretch, it is when we have to be more concentrated”, Were the first of the ‘Culebra’ in an interview for ESPN.

In the same way, he made it clear that the ‘Blanquirroja’ is focused on taking one step at a time. “We do not think about the four games directly, basically, first in Colombia, because we play fourth place with them“, Assured André Carrillo, considering the equality in the standings (Colombians and Peruvians have 17 points).

“I see the future of the Peruvian team well. I think the last two matches we had filled us with confidence. It is good to know that we have not achieved anything, we are aware of that. Many people talked about the festivities we had, but it was only part of the moment“Added the Al Hilal forward.

In addition, he highlighted the team’s preparation for the last straight. “The friendly duels are good, because there are MLS players who are unemployed, because their league has already ended, and they will be without activity for a long time. This will go down well, so that they arrive with rhythm to play against Colombia. We will all be prepared to go for the three points and seek to qualify. We will give everything, that is very clear. Everyone wants to go and we want to make all Peruvians happy”, André Carrillo sentenced.

When will the friendlies of the Peruvian team be?

The Peruvian team will play two friendlies before the new double date of the Qatar 2022 Qualifiers and the schedule is as follows.

January 16: Peru vs. Panama (4:00 pm) – National Stadium

January 20: Peru vs. Jamaica (8:00 pm) – National Stadium