In few hours, Peru will have action again in the Copa America 2024 when your paths cross Canada, in Kansas, for the second date of Group A of the Conmebol Nations Championship. The match is considered a key one for both teams, as a defeat would mean an early end.
For the Canadian team, the main objective is to take the three units to take the lead in the series after a painful fall at the hands of Argentina (2-0) with scores from attackers Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez.
In theory, within the internal team of 'Maple Leaf“They are aware that they are not starting favorites in their next evaluation, but none of them take for granted that the opponent will give everything to present a complicated environment determined by the physical strength of the athletes.
“I do not think that No member of our team can expect anything less than total commitment from Peru. and a game that's going to be very physical,” coach Jesse Marsch said in a press conference, while stating very firmly that he hopes no one will look down on them just because they're new.
“We have to prepare for this. We are not 'naive'“Marsch said in the press room at Children's Mercy Park.”We want to treat this match with all the seriousness it deserves and let's do everything in our power to play well and achieve victory,” he continued.
“We must stay true to what we are trying to develop and be disciplined in the way we play so that we can find a way to gain an advantage,” he added.
Diving into the reality of the Peruvian team, Jesse Marsch was very aware of everything that was happening, but especially of the probable absence of Luis Advíncula: “We know he is the captain and leader of his team and a very important figure. “You could see his disappointment when he was on the bench.”
Before leaving the appearance, the Canadian strategist declared that “We adjust everything while waiting for the best from Peru“. This same perception was shared by goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau, who mentioned that “our objective is to gain six points in the two remaining group matches, taking one match at a time.”
- Archers: Maxime Crépeau (Portland Timbers), Thomas McGill (Brighton), Dayne St. Clair (Minnesota United FC).
- Defenders: Moïse Bombito (Colorado Rapids), Derek Cornelius (Malmo FF), Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich), Luc de Fougerolles (Fulham FC), Kyle Hiebert (St. Louis CITY), Alistair Johnston (Celtic), Richie Laryea (Toronto FC) ), Kamal Miller (Portland Timbers).
- Midfielder: Ali Ahmed (Vancouver Whitecaps), Mathieu Choinière (CF Montreal), Stephen Eustáquio (FC Porto), Ismaël Koné (Watford FC), Jonathan Osorio (Toronto FC), Samuel Piette (CF Montreal).
- Attackers: Theo Bair (Motherwell), Tajon Buchanan (Inter), Jonathan David (LOSC Lille), Junior Hoilett (Aberdeen FC), Cyle Larin (Mallorca), Liam Millar (FC Basel), Tani Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United), Jacen-Russell Rowe (Columbus Crew), Jacob Shaffelburg (Nashville SC).
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