Although he has not yet had the opportunity to debut with the Peruvian National Teamthe expectation that exists in the country for Oliver Sonne It has not stopped growing during the last few months. His constant recognition in the Danish Super League, where his high level with Silkeborg IF has placed him as one of the best full-backs in the tournament, fuels the hope that Juan Reynoso will finally give him the chance to add minutes in the Qualifiers 2026. The generational change is necessary and the 22-year-old footballer, with his background in European football, has the conditions to add to the squad.
In that sense, this weekend a recent statement of his to the magazine was revealed Things, where he explained his feelings after setting foot in Peru for the first time after having lived his entire life in Denmark. What surprised him most was the affection of the people, the kindness with which they received him at the Jorge Chávez International Airport and the support in the flag-waving.
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“It was a crazy experience. Of course, all the fans were very kind and sweet to be there when I arrived at the airport. It was a great experience for me, overwhelming”, he stated. Undoubtedly, Oliver Sonne He did not expect a reception on such a scale, and even with numerous messages through his Instagram inbox, a social network in which he grew in followers since he learned of his call for the last double date in October.
Before traveling to Peru, Oliver had already been warned about the treatment of the people by his grandmother Elsa, who at the age of 18 left our country a long time ago to make her life in Europe. “My grandmother said that the people were very kind and very welcoming. So, she expected people to show me a lot of love. But she surprised me that there were so many fans, especially at the airport, but also on Instagram, texting me about how much they want me to represent their country. It was unique”, he stressed.
Among the stories his grandmother told him, Oliver Sonne He remembered how much he talked to him about Peruvian food, the overflowing passion of the fans and how changing it can be if the results do not happen, something that has already been experienced due to the poor results of the Peruvian National Team in this start of the Qualifiers 2026. After four games played, the ‘Bicolor’ is second to last in the standings with a single point.
“She said the food is amazing, first of all. She said that people have their emotions very close to the surface. They show a lot of love when things are going well. And of course, they can be quite rude if things don’t go well. That’s good, it’s part of our business in the football industry”he added.
The one born in Karlslunde has everything to bring quality to the ‘Blanquirroja’, but as he emphasized Juan Reynoso, It will be gradual and depending on your rapport with the rest of your colleagues. What is certain is that his name will be in the call for the double date in November, where we will face Bolivia in La Paz and Venezuela in Lima. The panorama forces the ‘Chess Player’ team to add in both matches, since they are direct rivals in the fight to achieve a place in the next World Cup.
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When will Peru’s next games be?
After their last 0-2 defeat against Argentina, the Peruvian National Team will play again next month when he visits Bolivia for the fifth day of the 2026 Qualifiers. This match is scheduled for Thursday, November 16 from 3:00 pm (in Peruvian time and one more hour in Bolivian territory), it will be played at the Hernando Siles stadium (La Paz) and It will be broadcast by América TV, ATV and Movistar Deportes.
Subsequently, completing the last double date of 2023 – it will not be played again until September 2024, after the Copa América of that year –, the ‘Blanquirroja’ will receive Venezuela for the sixth day. This meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 21 from 9:00 pm (in Peruvian time and one more hour in Venezuelan territory), it will take place at the National Stadium and will also be broadcast in our country on the aforementioned channels.
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