Diego Rebagliati surprised many by revealing that the coach of the Peruvian national team, Mano Menezes, plans to play at high altitude during the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers. According to the sports commentator, Menezes mentioned that options like Cusco or Juliaca will be evaluated for these matches.
Rebagliati shared details from a conversation in which Menezes expressed his intention to take advantage of Peru’s geography, similar to what teams like Bolivia and Ecuador do. “We are going to play in Cusco or in Juliaca, which is even higher,” the coach reportedly told a friend, as reported by L1 MAX.
The Peruvian national team is preparing for a match against Honduras on March 31 at the Municipal Stadium of Butarque, Spain. Following a recent defeat against Senegal, Menezes is looking for effective strategies to face stronger opponents in future qualifiers. In the post-match conference against Senegal, the coach highlighted the ranking difference between the two teams, emphasizing the need to improve in offensive transitions. “We faltered on details that are normal for our era,” he expressed.
The next challenge for the blanquirroja will be crucial, as the coach is expected to give minutes to new talents like Joao Grimaldo and César Inga. For more details about the national team, you can read about the players called up in the latest list.
