Gianluca Lapadula's former DT on goal against Paraguay: “He scored a real striker goal”

Gianluca Lapadula's work with the Peruvian national team has been extraordinary, admirable and a whole country thanks him for every delivery and goal he made when the red white shirt was worn.

And this last Tuesday was no exception, since the role played by 'Bambino de los Andes' against Paraguay, on the last date of the qualifiers, was outstanding. Not only because of the goal, but because of the dedication and the desire he put into every ball I connect.

From Italy, they were no strangers to what Gianluca Lapadula did with Peru, since it was not only the media that following his performance, but his former coach Mario Petrone also encouraged him despite the miles of distance there are.

Infobae again called Mario Petrone to analyze a little the performance of his former pupil Gianluca Lapadula with the shirt of the Peruvian national team against Paraguay,

“I am very happy for Peru and what Gianluca Lapadula did on the playing field. We talked before the game and I could remember how he could make a difference. Yes, it could help your nation to play that repechage match and I told you that without problem, since Lapadula in those important matches always stands out. For me it is not news, because I know the character of the boy and what he can give to the whole team for the people,” Mario Petrone told Infobae exclusively.

At the same time, Petrone said that he was not surprised that Gianluca Lapadula defined that way in the face of Paraguay.

“I'm happy because Lapadula scored a goal that isn't new to me, because he started making those moves for that goal, which in Italy we call 'off-line movement', which is behind the defenders. It was a very good assist from his teammate, but Gianluca looked for space behind the line of defense very well and with his right leg he scored a real striker goal”, he emphasized this media.

However, Mario Petrone makes it clear to us that Gianluca Lapadula can still give more in the Peruvian national team. “He can give more, it all depends on whether he plays with more continuity in his club,” commented his former coach who always relies on the talent of the Benevento striker of Italy's Serie B striker.

Finally, Petrone makes it clear that the Peruvian team is a favorite to reach the World Cup in Qatar, since the Asian rival does not have the arguments to beat the Conmebol representative. “He will have the motivation to go to a World Cup. For me in the repechage Peru is a favorite,” Mario Petrone sentenced exclusively to Infobae.

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Gianluca Lapadula has played 13 matches for the Peruvian National Team for the 2022 Qatar World Cup Qualifiers and scored three goals.

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