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"Paraguay plays very hard," warns Cristian Roldán before World Cup debut
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"Paraguay plays very hard," warns Cristian Roldán before World Cup debut

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • U.S. midfielder Cristian Roldán warns that Paraguay will be a physically tough opponent in their World Cup debut.
  • Roldán anticipates the match will be even more difficult than their previous friendly encounter.
  • Despite the challenge, the U.S. team is confident in its ability to compete after recent wins and is focused on improving.

U.S. midfielder Cristian Roldán has issued a stark warning about Paraguay's physicality ahead of the two nations' World Cup debut on Friday in Los Angeles. Roldán described the South American team as a "very tough" opponent, emphasizing the physical challenge they will present to the host nation.

Speaking at a press conference in Irvine, California, where the U.S. team is training, Roldán stated, "Paraguay plays very hard." He believes the opening match will be significantly more challenging than the friendly game between the two sides on November 15 in Pennsylvania, which the U.S. won 2-1.

Paraguay plays very hard.

— Cristian RoldánDescribing the physical challenge posed by Paraguay in a press conference.

Despite acknowledging Paraguay's toughness, Roldán expressed confidence in the U.S. team's potential. He highlighted recent performances, including victories against Senegal (3-2) and a narrow loss to Germany (1-2), as evidence of their competitive spirit. "We know we can compete against anyone," Roldán added, noting that the team is actively working on self-improvement and correcting errors.

The match is also set to be a tactical battle between two Argentine coaches: Mauricio Pochettino for the U.S. and Gustavo Alfaro for Paraguay. The game will take place at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, with an expected attendance of 70,000 spectators, promising an intense atmosphere for the opening fixture.

We know we can compete against anyone.

— Cristian RoldánExpressing confidence in the U.S. team's capabilities despite the tough opponent.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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