Ricardo Gareca, in an interview with Peruvian media, has stated that Santiago Ormeño is considered for the South American tournament
Ricardo Gareca, coach of the Peruvian national team, reported that Santiago Ormeño is in a pre-list of 50 players he has considered for the Copa America. The external strategist will also be on April 27 when he announces the players who will play in the CONMEBOL tournament.
“Santiago Ormeño is observed, is in the orbit of the Selection. He is considered on the 50-man roster for the Copa America, “Gareca said in an interview with RPP News.
“On April 27 we have to give the list for the Copa America. This list is expanding more and more and we have more players who are in line. We are more and more calm,” the strategist detailed.
Santiago Ormeño, forward of Puebla, fights for the championship of Marquis of the Guard1anes Clausura 2021, A tournament in which he has nine goals, the same as Nicolau Ibáñez and Rogelio Funes Mori, while the leader of the rubric is Pedro Alexis Canelo with 10 goals.
Although he is the Mexican with the most goals so far in the 2020/2021 season, Gerardo Martino, coach of the Tri, has not called him up. The ‘Tata’ has preferred Henry Martín and Alan Pulido in the absence of Raúl Jiménez, who is recovering from a skull fracture.
Gareca also spoke about the work of Joan Reynoso with the Blue Cross, a team that is in first place in the general table of the championship, in addition to which he has already secured his place in the quarterfinals of the competition.
“Reynoso is one of the best coaches in Peruvian football. Juan’s ability is beyond discussion and he is proving it. I hope he can keep up. It is a great joy for us for what he represents for Peru,” he said. point out the Argentine strategist.