Renato Tapia without problems to play against Colombia and Ecuador for the Qualifiers, clarified Bonillo

The statement released by Celta de Vigo concerned, in the first instance, the Peruvian team. According to the Spanish club, Renato Tapia “suffered a sprain in the internal lateral ligament of his left knee.” In this sense, there were doubts about the player’s presence in the matches against Colombia and Ecuador for the Qualifiers. However, from La Videna they are calm after knowing details about the case of the ‘Cabezón’.

It was Néstor Bonillo, physical trainer of the Blanquirroja, who put cold cloths. “The Renato Tapia thing is a very minor injury, it is practically not going to stop. In a week he has to be in a position to be in the Celta squad, again. He will arrive without any problem at the matches against Colombia and Ecuador”, expressed on TV Peru Deportes.

The national midfielder missed the Galicians’ first duel in 2022 due to the coronavirus. Immediately, the 26-year-old footballer recovered and spent 45 minutes against the Balearic Islands in the Copa del Rey. Precisely, in that clash, the former Feyenoord was injured and could not be against Real Sociedad in LaLiga last weekend.

No audience in stadiums

Before the start of the third wave of the coronavirus, the local government ordered, among other health measures, to prevent the presence of the public in the stadiums. That decision, in addition to canceling the presentations of Universitario de Deportes, Alianza Lima and Sporting Cristal, also affected the Peruvian team that will play two friendly matches: Panama and Jamaica.

In this regard, Bonillo commented: “Outdoor activities are the least contagious and activities such as football are those that are cut off. It is difficult for one to understand the logic of determinations. We have the majority of the population vaccinated, fortunately, those who have difficulties are the unvaccinated. Outdoor activities are more beneficial than those that are indoors “, he expressed.

Later, Ricardo Gareca’s assistant recalled how key the participation of the Blanquirroja fans is. “People were always fundamental, that’s why Peru was chosen the best supporters in the world. The Peruvian is a fan of the team, he has a connection and empathy with this team that makes it very important to us. “, Hill.

The Peruvian national team’s agenda

Sunday, January 16 / 4:00 pm Peru vs. Panama – National Stadium

Thursday, January 20 / 4:00 pm Peru vs. Jamaica – National Stadium

Friday, January 28 / 4:00 pm Colombia vs. Peru – Metropolitan Stadium

Tuesday, February 1 / 9:00 pm Peru vs. Ecuador – National Stadium