Pineau reveals the reasons that led him to reject La Roja Sub 20: “I chose Peru because I still want to compete”

Chilean-Peruvian striker Sébastien Pineau has made a new decision in his career at national team level. The forward had answered coach Patricio Ormazábal’s call to face the Costa Cálida Supercopa in September. a friendly tournament that took place in Murcia, Spain.

At that time, the Alianza Lima player had yet to decide which team he would face in the South American Under-20 tournament in Colombia, which will take place between January 19 and February 12.

However, this uncertainty ended in favor of the Inca team . In dialogue with the Peruvian media, Sébastien Pineau revealed the reasons why he opted for the Blanquirroja.

“The main reason why I chose the Peruvian team is that I still want to compete, I found a very good team and I feel that it will help me a lot, not only now but also in the future. “expressed the ram.

At the moment, Pineau is participating in the last friendly duels of the tournament. “We are focused on creating a good South American. Although it is true that the teams we are going to face are world powers, what we are looking for is to compete with them, to see the level at which we are and to be able to qualify for the World Cup. “, a point.

Note that Peru is part of group A where it will be alongside Brazil, Argentina, Colombia and Paraguay. In turn, Chile is in Group B along with Ecuador, Uruguay, Venezuela and Bolivia.

Peru faced Bolivia yesterday thinking of the South American in the category and Pineau was one of the protagonists of the match. He was responsible for opening the scoring, although Miguel Villarroel managed to equalize a few minutes later.

He also had the opportunity at his feet to give his team the victory from the penalty spot, but failed in his attempt.

After the duel, he said that “I felt good, a little nervous because after a while I was playing a game with the national team . Thank God the goal was scored. Despite being with 9 players, the team reflected the attitude, which is always important. It’s a pity that the penalty could not be given, but I feel good, happy “, he said as collected by Ovation.

He also talked about the band that Peru played in South America. “There is never fear. As they say, some countries are world powers, but we will give our all and always look for a good result. In the team there is a good connection, and God willing , we may well go to South America,” he concluded.