"Of course the loss of its best player, symbol and captain is going to affect the Peruvian team," Lima TV sports journalist Eddie Fleischman said. "But the scenario of a Cup without Paolo must have been planned for and one for which the coaching staff has been preparing. What's required is a reshaping of the team, and Gareca is good at that."

Source: Los Angeles Times May 16, 2018 00:56 UTC