Santiago Ormeño’s father, Walter Ormeño, explained the controversial situation involving his son and Peruvian team forward Raúl Ruidiaz. Some of the statements made by the Puebla striker caused Ricardo Gareca’s inconvenience.
“I know Ruidíaz a little bit more because he played here in Mexico. Now in MLS I can see him more and he seems like a crack, he’s a great player. But I think a selection requires a ‘9’, more reference in attack, bigger, with that presence. I think Paolo Guerrero has done all that to perfection, ” Ormeño exclaimed on October 15, 2020 in a dialogue with DirecTV Connection.
This confirmation was not ignored by the ‘Tigre’ who asked at his last conference from Argentina if there would be any measure between called and not called for the ‘Bicolor’.
“We would like everyone who wants to be in the squad to say it off. But you also have to pay attention to your statements. It is better that the boys, even when in space, do not comment on their respective companions. Anyone can have an opinion, but not within those called and not called. I am interested in the good coexistence of the selection “, insisted the Argentinian DT
This would somehow explain why Santiago Ormeño, who enjoyed continuity and an important level in the last season of the Liga MX with Puebla, was not called up. His father, Walter Ormeño, came out to clarify the matter.
“What he meant at the time was that, by credentials he had, Guerrero was a center forward with more presence. He Didn’t Talk About Him (by Raúl Ruidiaz). He was talking about Paolo, who played first, who comes more from the sides, ” he said for Somos de Primera.
He also confirmed his son’s commitment to wearing the ‘Blanquirroja’: he is just waiting for the call from the FPF. “The Peruvian Football Association has never called him. He has already stated that he would like to join the national team. I told him I had seen Gareca’s conference and he told me ‘there is nothing new, no one has contacted me’. Wait for the call ”, concluded.