Lima, June 3 (Ians) Former Bayern Munich striker Paolo Guerrero has been recalled to Peru’s squad for upcoming friendlies against South Korea and Japan, the South American country’s football federation said.
The 39-year-old, who plays his club football for Argentina’s Racing Club, has not represented his country since October 2021 due to recurring knee problems, reports Xinhua.
Since returning from his latest injury setback in January, Guerrero has made 17 appearances across all competitions for Racing, scoring three goals and providing one assist.
“Paolo does not need a letter of introduction or proof,” Peru manager Juan Reynoso told a news conference. “He is coming here to be competitive because that’s all he knows. He has fought hard to get back in the squad.”
Guerrero, Peru’s all-time leading scorer with 38 goals in 107 international matches, is one of only two players over the age of 33 in Reynoso’s 25-man squad,...
The 39-year-old, who plays his club football for Argentina’s Racing Club, has not represented his country since October 2021 due to recurring knee problems, reports Xinhua.
Since returning from his latest injury setback in January, Guerrero has made 17 appearances across all competitions for Racing, scoring three goals and providing one assist.
“Paolo does not need a letter of introduction or proof,” Peru manager Juan Reynoso told a news conference. “He is coming here to be competitive because that’s all he knows. He has fought hard to get back in the squad.”
Guerrero, Peru’s all-time leading scorer with 38 goals in 107 international matches, is one of only two players over the age of 33 in Reynoso’s 25-man squad,...
- 6/3/2023
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