Sunderland defender Omar Alderete says his strong season in England has given him extra confidence ahead of Paraguay’s World Cup campaign this summer.
The centre-back has now joined up with the Paraguay squad before the 2026 tournament and admitted excitement is rapidly building both inside the dressing room and across the country.
After an impressive campaign at Sunderland, Alderete believes he arrives at the World Cup in one of the strongest periods of his career.
Omar Alderete believes Sunderland season raised his level
Speaking after arriving for international duty, the defender explained how his performances in England have strengthened both his confidence and belief heading into the tournament.
“I finished a good season with my club, and that is important because it gives me confidence for what is coming.” — Omar Alderete
Alderete also highlighted the atmosphere surrounding Paraguay’s return to the World Cup and insisted the squad must approach the tournament with ambition rather than fear.
“If we do not dream ourselves and do not believe in ourselves, then we have nothing to do at the World Cup.” — Omar Alderete
The Sunderland defender believes Paraguay rebuilt belief during qualification and showed major improvement as the campaign progressed.
Paraguay aiming to surprise at World Cup
The defender’s comments also reflected growing optimism within Paraguay’s camp after securing qualification.
Alderete suggested the squad’s mentality will be critical if they want to compete successfully against stronger nations during the tournament.
However, it remains too early to know how far Paraguay can realistically progress once the competition begins.
Key Points
- Omar Alderete says Sunderland’s season boosted his confidence
- The defender has joined Paraguay ahead of the World Cup
- Alderete believes Paraguay must “dream” at the tournament
- His performances against Manchester City and Liverpool drew praise
- The Sunderland defender feels he is in one of the best periods of his career
What's next
Paraguay now continue preparations for the World Cup as Alderete looks to carry his Sunderland form onto the international stage.
Strong performances during the tournament could further increase transfer interest in the defender later this summer.
Can Omar Alderete become one of Paraguay’s key players at the World Cup?
0 Comments
First read message
Leave a comment
Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *