Silvio Valencia had an altercation with Christian Cueva, whom he accused of having psychologically assaulted him during training sessions for the Peruvian national team. Given this, the journalist demanded a public apology from the Al Fateh player. Besides, he too would have had a strong discussion with the press officer, Nico Rey.
After this episode, the self-styled ‘Sensei’ participated in Ricardo Gareca’s press conference after Peru’s victory (1-0) against New Zealand.
“I’m left with the last thing you say, that the players are recovering, except for the conclusion of some who are going to be starters. I am left with what Pedro Aquino did, how he removed and unfolded. Will Advíncula and Tapia be starters anyway? And the second, did it cross your mind to take the players to see the duel between Australia vs. Arab Emirates? Because I think they should also go”, was the question from Valencia.
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The response of the ‘Tiger’
“I cannot guarantee who will start for the playoff game, we will try to put the ones who are best and from there start making decisions. It makes us happy that there are important performances in this game and that they give us a certain peace of mind, later we will see how the boys are and, in addition, there is tomorrow’s game to see the players who were not there today and the practice game in training . So with all that we are going to make a decision”, was the response of the ‘Tiger’.
He said about those present to see the match between Australia and the United Arab Emirates. “I think that with us is enough. It is difficult to find facilities that guarantee us accommodation that makes us wear out in the heat in Doha, and we understood that it is better for the boys to make a logical time for them to go to the game. I think that with what we see and what we show to the squad, it will be enough, ”he concluded.
Gareca responds to Silvio Valencia
Gareca answers Ormeño’s admission and not Valera’s
During the match against New Zealand, Ricardo Gareca he brought in Santiago Ormeño to replace Gianluca Lapadula, leaving in the bank Alex Valera. The change caused surprise so the press consulted the ‘Tiger’ for this decision.
“Valera is awarded, he is in the selection. He is a player taken into account for this situation we are experiencing. The resolution of whether or not he enters the field of play is resolved by us, what we believe for each game and each moment ”, manifested.