Palmeiras: Paraguay boss, Mauricio adds what side lacked: ‘Organiser’ | OneFootball

Midfielder Mauricio, from Palmeiras, obtained Paraguayan citizenship last month and was called up to the country's national team for the latest FIFA international window in preparation for the World Cup, which takes place in June this year.

Coach’s praise

The Verdão player took part in the first training sessions ahead of the match against Greece next Friday (27) and received praise from coach Gustavo Alfaro.

– In Maurício’s case, he is a player who suddenly gives us the ability to organize the game, something Paraguay may not have, because Paraguay does not have a natural playmaker. We have good players, but not one who controls the team’s rhythm – he said.

Palmeiras trio in the Paraguay national team: when do they play?

The Paraguayan team faces Greece on March 27 and Morocco on March 31 in friendly matches that are part of the national team’s preparation for its upcoming international challenges and for the cycle aiming at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Among the players called up, center-back Gustavo Gómez remains one of Paraguay’s main leaders. Captain of both Palmeiras and the national team, the defender is a key figure in the national side’s defensive organization.

Another standout is forward Ramón Sosa, who has also been gaining more space in the Paraguay national team with fast and intense performances down the flanks.

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