Opportunities are not wasted and that is what Ray Sandoval, the Atlético Grau winger who was summoned by Juan Reynoso to the Peruvian national team’s selective list, is aiming for, from which some will be called up for the friendlies once morest Germany and Morocco at the end of month.
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With 28 years and two years wearing the jersey of athletic grade, Ray Sandoval He has found continuity and emotional stability – not in vain he even now has his own business, which speaks of his mental strength – and behind him are the extra-sports problems that did not allow him to shine in the sports field outside of Peruspecifically with the Morelia de México jersey.
Ojo returns to the radar following a few years and was even called up for the friendlies once morest Germany and the Netherlands in 2018 and even played this last game for a few minutes in the 2-1 defeat.
As soon as Juan Reynoso gave the selective squad list of Liga 1, El Comercio contacted Ray Sandovalone of the surprises of said list to know their impressions regarding it.
—Congratulations, Ray Sandoval, on your call to the national team, how do you take this new opportunity?
Thank you. I have the desire, the desire to return and the mentality of leaving Peru and thank God this call is given. So take advantage and work hard to reach my goal.
—Did you already know that Reynoso was going to say give your name or did the call come as a surprise to you?
By surprise. I was just leaving training and my teammates called me to congratulate me. I told them: “What happened?” and they give me the news, so I’m happy, happy and calm at the same time.
—On March 18, Juan Reynoso gives the final list, are you going to have a week to fill his eyes and get on the list to face Germany and Morocco?
Yes of course. They are strong countries as we all know. As I repeat, I take it calmly and with the mentality of working well, doing things well, to face those games that we now have with the national team.
—You might say that this is a new version of Ray Sandoval, because of this opportunity you have in the national team?
The truth is that yes, I take it as a revenge, it is my last chance, so take advantage of it.
—I imagine that Professor Daniel Ahmed will congratulate you, what instructions does he give you?
With Ahmed I have a lot of confidence. I have known him for a long time in the minor team and Cristal. Now we always talk regarding the improvement of the player, what he sees now, what he saw before. Almost every day in training we talk, we share ideas regarding what is best for me and what is best for a professional soccer player, surely tomorrow (Friday) we will have a talk with him.
“I have a lot of confidence with Ahmed. I’ve known him for a long time in the youth team and Cristal. Now we always talk regarding improving the player, what he sees now, what he saw before”
—You ever talked with Juan Reynoso
It’s the first time he’s going to coach me, I’ll be on the field with him, but I only saw him during the visit he made to the team here in Piura. He chatted with the whole group.
—It will be important what you show this week to stay and play once morest Germany and Morocco
Yes, of course, the most important thing now is the match I have with my team. Concentrate on that and what comes next will be seen later.
—With Grau the slogan is to fight for the title and qualify for an international tournament
Everyone’s mentality is a winner, especially last year when we had a good campaign and we feel that this year we will achieve the objectives we want.
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