Antonio Rizola He offered statements on camera and addressed a variety of topics. Analyzed the participation of Peruvian clubs in the South American and, furthermore, he referred to the Peruvian volleyball team and their preparation with a view to the next tournaments.
The closest competition for ‘bicolor’ is the South American Cupalso called America’s Cupwhich will be held in Peru on July 21 to 28. In this context, the Brazilian coach was consulted about the criteria for his call-up.
In an interview with the program Of One, Rizola He announced the players he follows closely and is taking into account for his next call-up. Among the names, the expected return of Maguilaura Friaswho currently plays in Spain.
“The players who are not in Peru, like Maguilaura, Yadhira and Ángela Leyva, I follow closely and I have all their statistics from the weekends they play. I always tell Maguilaura that the three of them are in my projection and that I want them to arrive in good condition. Maguilaura tells me that he is working on all aspects. Nowadays, reception has improved a lot.”, he detailed.
cold He could not join the Peruvian volleyball team in the past because he was carrying out procedures in Spain, as he explained Rizola. “Maguilaura is having problems because she is in the process of obtaining a Spanish authorization and If you leave, you lose the right to your passport.. You have to meet a specific time, but I also spoke with her,” he declared in May 2025.
Rizola was also consulted by Leslie LeyvaAngela’s sister, who plays in Portugal. The Brazilian coach explained that the attacker had asked him not to be called up during 2025 for personal reasons, although now she would be willing to compete for a place in the national team.
“I have communication with her and she has already confirmed it to me. Last year she asked me not to call her up, because she doesn’t want to return to play in Peru. It’s very good where it is. He knows that, if he plays in Peru, he will not be a starter and will hardly be able to fight for a position. I applaud her decision and will always support an athlete who makes decisions for her career. He is currently doing very well in Portugal,” he declared.
In addition, Antonio Rizola referred to the opposite Katherine Regaladowhose last club was in Finland. The Peruvian national team coach expressed his appreciation for the volleyball player’s style of play and explained that he did not call her up previously because she was in her pregnancy period. Now, he plans to resume contact with her.
“Katherine is always close to me. I always loved how she plays, I want her to play. Last year she told me that because of motherhood I had to wait. Now it’s time to call. I’m going to call her, ask her if she’s available. “It’s on my radar,” he said. From one.
Until now, the peruvian team has only counted on Angela Leyva and Yadhira Anchanteof the players who perform in Europe, during the management of Antonio Rizola. Both played a key role in obtaining second place in the America’s Cupwhere the team beat Brazil and finished behind Argentina last year.
