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The Paraguayan forward, Gabriel Ávalos, played his first Copa América with the National Team, registering his first official cry with the albirroja shirt, in the quarterfinal game against Peru.
“I fulfilled the dream of scoring a goal with Paraguay. Now to continue working to continue in the consideration of the coach,” he commented at 1080AM.
The 30-year-old footballer added minutes in 4 of the 5 matches played by Albirroja. Only the group stage game against Chile was lost, by technical decision.
“The balance in this Copa América was good, we have many new players in the squad. Happy because I had to join the team,” he said.
Since the beginning of the oldest club tournament for national teams in Brazil, a beautiful tug-of-war between Ávalos and Carlos González was put together for being the “9” for Albirroja. The native of Hohenau assured that there is healthy competition with “Pelado”.
“Carlitos González is an excellent player and friend, it is a pleasure to fight with him for a place in the team,” he emphasized.
Despite scoring the heroic 3-3 draw against Peru, the ‘Paraguayan Haaland’ did not get to kick in the penalty shootout.
“Each one was asking for the penalty, I was to kick seventh. Everyone had confidence, but penalties are a bit bad with the result and, well, it ended like that,” he said.
Since his debut against Uruguay, on June 3 for the South American Qualifiers on the way to Qatar 2022, Ávalos has already added 6 appearances in the last 7 matches of the Albirroja. The forward has already joined the work of Argentinos Juniors facing the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores and with the desire to continue doing his homework well to be selected.
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He tied it on the finish! Gabriel Ávalos took advantage of the rebound and scored the 3-3 of the @Albirroja
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— Copa America (@CopaAmerica) July 2, 2021
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Paraguay finished the Copa América after the defeat in the penalty shootout against Peru in the quarterfinals, after achieving the tie in the final minutes, with drive and determination.
Now, it remains to focus on the Qualifiers, which return in September and although there is criticism about coach Eduardo Berizzo, everything seems calm from the Paraguayan Football Association and it is not considered a change at this point in the process.
But from Brazil, the information is different. According to information from the prestigious Brazilian journalist Vagner Martins, Paraguay would have made a proposal to Luiz Felipe Scolari, the historic Brazilian coach, world champion with “Canarinha” in 2002 and multiple South American champion with Grêmio and Palmeiras, clubs where he had and became a reference for Francisco “Chiqui” Arce.
The same journalist mentions in addition to the alleged offer of the Paraguayan team, Scolari would be eager to return to direct Grêmio, who is not doing well at the start of the Brasileirâo and is in the last position of the table, although there was still no official contact of the team
“Felipâo has a proposal from the Paraguayan team. But he is ready to accept Grêmio’s invitation. He wants a lot. But he is still waiting for an official contact. Grêmio already knows that he wants,” says the information from the Brazilian communicator.
Felipão has a proposal for the selection of Paraguay. But he is ready to accept the Grêmio’s invitation. Want a lot. But still awaiting official contact. Guild already knows what he wants!
— Vagner Martins (@_vagnermartins_) July 5, 2021
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The jewel from Liberte, Julio Enciso, made history with the Paraguayan National Team in the Copa América 2021, being one of the youngest footballers to debut with the albirroja shirt. The 17-year-old was more than happy with his first experience with the Guarani team.
“The games I played in this Copa América were a dream for me. Before I only watched on TV, that 2010 World Cup, and now I have to experience it from the inside. There is nothing to reproach, all the teammates, all of us who played gave the best of us, “he commented to VERSUS radio on 970AM.
Far from being satisfied, the boy who traveled to Brazil with a minor’s permit promised to continue to make him want to be taken into account by the coach again.
“I think I have to keep working hard at my club to show that I can earn a place in the national team,” he said.
“All the players who are in the National Team deserve to play, they are all up to the task. I saw Almirón and the Romeros how they played and I just wanted to learn from them. They are cracks,” he said.
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Libertad’s offensive midfielder explained that he chatted a lot with the white-haired coach, Eduardo Berizzo, during his stay at the Copa América.
“He always spoke to me, gave me directions to improve my game. He told me to order me, not to go crazy, when he touches me to face,” he said.
“They kicked me a lot, especially against Bolivia. I’m used to it, I think my game looks for that a lot too,” he added.
By the way, Julio took the opportunity to make new friends. The young player said that he was quite spoiled by his teammates.
“The Romeros, Fabián Balbuena, ‘Charly’ González and Braian Samudio were the ones who approached the most, I spoke a lot with them. The advice of the greats always helps me a lot, especially ‘Tacuara’ Cardozo who always told me and keeps telling me that I just had fun on the court, “he said.
Finally, he acknowledged that it is not in fashion to exchange outfits with rivals, not even with the best in front of them. “I saw Messi in the hallways of the changing rooms, but I did not ask for the shirt, I just want to have the shirt of my team with my name and my number. I have already ordered framed,” he closed.
“Tacuara Cardozo always tells me to have fun on the court. Before the #CopaAmérica Tacuara wrote to me a lot and called me. The Romeros, Balbuena, Charly González and Samudio were very close to me in the Selection “Julio Enciso in #VersusRadio @ Universe970py @SomosGEN pic.twitter.com/AKGDaMLiYT
— Versus (@SomosVersusPY) July 5, 2021
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