Zambrano and Corzo starters against Colombia? Defenses analyze the options to cover the casualties in the selection

The road to Qatar is in its final stretch. There are four dates left and, with the exception of the classified Brazil and Argentina, the playoffs they are so close that all games are worth more than three points. The peruvian national team, for example, is fifth with 17 points. A draw or victory against Colombia in Barranquilla It keeps us with many chances. In the worst case, a loss at home, where we haven’t won since 2001, could leave us in eighth place.

Due to the context, because nothing can be given away, due to what the game in Barranquilla will mean, the casualties presented by the Bicolor is a headache for Ricardo Gareca. To confirmed absences due to suspension of Luis advincula Y Miguel Trauco Added to this was the last minute loss due to an injury to Christian Ramos, the leader of the national defense.

Of the problem generated by not specifying and strengthening a defense, as was done with the trident in attack with Cave, Carrillo Y Lapadula, the conclusions were the following: Advíncula owns the right flank (11 starting matches), Trauco (9 PJ) and López (5 PJ) dispute the left flank and Ramos has consolidated with Callens after the Copa América.

Beyond the losses that Colombia also presents in attack, the Blanquirroja will have to face a key match without three fundamental pieces in defense. And the doubts arise: Two former defenders and two players analyze together with DT Trade this difficult situation.

Who accompanies Callens?

From the defensive line that had been consolidated after the Copa América, in Barranquilla they would only start Alexander Callens Y Mark Lopez. The latter has alternated with Miguel Trauco on the left side, both showing good returns. However, all the concerns are at the other end, on the right wing.

The first thing is to know who is the ideal replacement to replace Ramos, the Alliance center-back who is Gareca’s voice on the pitch. Praise, direct and claim when necessary. For Miguel Rebosio, international with the national team 60 times, “Carlos Zambrano should be the starter”. “Miguel Araujo I think he’s a great footballer, but Carlos’ experience is a plus”.

“From experience Zambrano should go. Although it is true that he has not had many minutes in his club, those who did play did well “, points Alison Reyes, center back and captain of the Alianza Lima women’s team and sponsored by Nike.

along the same line Fabiola Herrera, defender and captain of Universitario de Deportes. , it states.

Carlos Zambrano had started as headline playoffs. But his childhood expulsion on date 2 against Brazil in October 2020 left him out of the calls until September 2021, almost a year away from the Bicolor. His impetus, his intensity, is sometimes confused with violence, and that undoubtedly harms the work of the team.

Corzo or Lora?

“You can’t give anything away, if you lose you’re practically out”, tells us Carlos Galvan, champion with Universitario in 2009 and panelist of the program “Apressure”. “You cannot prove, that does not exist and Ricardo is very clear about that. You have to put all the meat on the grill”, he adds before noting that Aldo Corzo must be a holder in Barranquilla.

Reyes also believes that the ‘U’ winger is the right one to face Luis Díaz, Porto’s left winger who is at his best footballing moment.

The ‘Rabbit’ Rebosio also goes for Aldo and his virtues when it comes to defending. “He has more mark, he doesn’t go out on the attack much and when he does, he’s smart. It generates more solidity in the defense”.

Fabiola Herrera believes that the best thing is to give the opportunity to Jhilmar Lora. The 21-year-old from Sporting Cristal has only made six appearances for the national team, but at his age he has already won the starting spot at his club, playing Copa Libertadores, Sudamericana and a final in the same year. “I have always followed him and he is a very good player. There he lacks a bit of experience, but he has been doing things well. The truth is that I would dare to say that I would put Jhilmar. He is fast, secure in his position and in attack he helps a lot, he is daring”.

The final decision will be made Ricardo Gareca. The technician knows his group, he knows what is best. But the analysis in the previous one, of professionals who know what it is to step on a soccer field, is valid. Peru will face Colombia and stealing at least one point will be vital to stay alive in the Qatar 2022 Qualifying.