Paolo Guerrero Speaks Out on Controversial Nightclub Incident Involving Cueva and Carrillo After Peru’s Copa América Elimination

The ‘Predator’ referred to the latest event that ‘Aladino’ and ‘Culebra’ starred in after Peru’s elimination in Copa América 2024. (Video: RPP Noticias)

Christian Cueva and André Carrillo, players of the Peruvian national soccer team, were the subject of criticism after being seen in a nightclub after the elimination in the group stage of the Copa América 2024 and it has caused discomfort and multiple questions because it does not correspond to the moment that the ‘bicolor’ is going through.

In this context, Paolo Guerrero, captain and leader of the Peruvian team, issued a strong message referring to the controversy caused by Cueva and Carrillo. The forward stressed the importance of showing respect and commitment, especially in moments of disappointment. This comment came after numerous voices criticized the conduct of the two players, arguing that their actions do not reflect the expected professionalism.

“I haven’t seen it, I don’t have the slightest idea of ​​what’s going on. I have heard comments because I go on Instagram and see them, but I don’t know what happened. I haven’t seen images, but comments about what happened. I haven’t spoken to him since then, I don’t know if it’s true or not,” he said on the RPP Noticias program ‘Fútbol Como Cancha’.

Beyond that, the ‘Predator’ stood up and preferred that the criticism go to him than to another player of the ‘bicolor’. “If at any time you have to criticize, criticize me, I am the captain of the team. I will respect each comment, the fan has all the power to do so. As captain I am open to that. What happens after football, I cannot talk about because I do not know exactly what happened,” he commented.

The athletes were caught by some close friends and it was revealed that they decided to go out to celebrate, despite their lamentable performance in the international competition | Willax

Shortly after, one of the questions that Paolo Guerrero received was related to what Peru’s locker room was like after the defeat against Argentina, a result that left them out of the 2024 Copa América.

“There was a lot of frustration and sadness about the match against Argentina. I saw my teammates in the locker room feeling down. As captain, I have to try to tell them not to hang their heads because obviously we have to come out with our heads held high. We gave everything on the pitch and it didn’t work,” he added.

As a way of recovering from this disappointment, the 40-year-old striker admitted that he has sought the shelter of his family. “I am with my family. It has been very frustrating for me to go through this situation. My teammates too, because of what I saw inside the locker room. Obviously I don’t like it and I try to protect myself with my family, to recharge my batteries with them, which is the only thing that can make you think about something else, my children, being with them and not thinking too much about football,” he said.

The veteran striker was one of the players that Jorge Fossati brought to the regional competition in search of not only the best possible result, but also to implement his well-known 3-5-2 formation that gave him so much success in his career. Together with Christian Cueva, André Carrillo and other experienced players, Paolo Guerrero tried to give the Peruvian fans a joy, who had seen the team on the podium in four of the last five editions. Although things did not turn out in the best way.

The disappointment came after the defeat against Argentina, which added to the defeat against Canada and the draw with Chile, made the national team last in Group A. And as soon as they set foot in Lima, ‘Aladino’ and ‘Culebra’ went to a nightclub in Barranco, which went viral a day later, triggering all kinds of criticism, among which the fact of not empathizing with the fans for the painful end to the regional competition stands out.

Christian Cueva had minutes against Canada in the 2024 Copa América and a dangerous shot, but he was seen lacking football. – credits: FPF

On the other hand, Paolo Guerrero confessed that he has spoken with Christian Cueva about finding a club as soon as possible, especially after Peru’s elimination from the Copa América.

“Christian arrived a little out of rhythm after some time away from the national team and the pitch. But we all know the quality of player he is, that he can contribute a lot to the national team. I am praying that he finds a club once and for all and starts training, playing, and that Cueva returns, who gave us a lot, especially to Peru. He is a different player, who is still young and can give a lot to the national team,” he said.

The Chorrillos native immediately showed himself open to the possibility of having the talented midfielder César Vallejo as a teammate. “If he takes it, I would be more than happy because he is a player I know. We have played and shared the field for a long time. If it is possible, I would welcome it, even more so since he is from there (Trujillo),” he said.

The experienced forward spoke about the future of the small midfielder who is without a team. (Video: RPP Noticias)
2024-07-04 12:50:00
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