Paraguay captain compares new training center to Europe's best

Paraguay's national football team captain Gustavo Gómez has lauded the newly inaugurated High Performance Center in Ypané, stating it rivals the infrastructure of elite clubs in Europe and Brazil. Gómez, who plays for Palmeiras in Brazil, shared his team's positive reaction to the upgraded facilities.

"The level, the structure, is truly very good," Gómez remarked, highlighting that players accustomed to top-tier European and Brazilian club environments found no discernible difference. The team is currently in "World Cup mode" at their "renewed home," which the captain believes is on par with global football powerhouses.

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The level, the structure, is truly very good.

The improvements extend beyond comfortable accommodations to the playing fields. Gómez noted the enhanced quality of the pitch, which allows the ball to move faster, directly benefiting the team's playing style. He emphasized that such high-standard training grounds are crucial for adapting to the pace of international competition.

With the World Cup on the horizon, the Paraguayan squad is focusing on tactical preparations, including an upcoming friendly match. The state-of-the-art facilities at the "Esc. Óscar Harrison" center are expected to significantly aid their adaptation and overall readiness for their opening World Cup match.

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I think most of the teammates are used to training and playing on a top-level field, and this field, truly, is top-level, it will help us a lot to adapt and for the team to adapt, so I think it's something very good.