Marc López joined the work of the Peruvian national team: “After the Copa America they see me differently” | eliminatory | Ricardo Gareca | NCZD | SPORT-TOTAL

One of the places where the Peruvian team had no options was the left winger. Miguel Trauco, until recently the undisputed starter, found competition in Marcos López, a former Sporting Cristall player who now plays for the San Jose Earthquakes in Major League Soccer.

Marcos López had already been called up for friendlies and qualifiers, but in the Copa America he showed that he can be a starter at any time, he does not have the technical quality to change front Trauco, but he can contribute work in the brand and give a blow hand when pressing the opponent.

After his arrival in Lima, the Peruvian acknowledged that the Copa America was the tournament that changed the perspective they had of him: “I feel like I had a good performance (in the Copa America), that I did things right and now I can say that they see Marc López with different eyes. All that remains is to work and keep growing because the race I have is still very long. “

About competition on the site, he noted: “I think continuity is important, because it has you with rhythm and play, in the end Professor Ricardo will be the one who decides who sees him best. We all know the quality of Miguel (Trauco), it will be a very healthy competition, but I feel ready for 5, 10, 45 or 90 minutes “, He indicated.

During the Copa América Brazil 2021, Marcos López started three times and entered the semifinals against the home team. In addition, by Qualifying it was important in the Peruvian triumph before Ecuador in Quito.

Prior to joining MLS, Marcos in Peru defended the San Martín University shirt and in the 2017 season was signed by Sporting Cristall, due to the conditions he showed. In the celestial equipment they were not mistaken and after two years I arrive abroad.