Paraguay's international players have been active for their clubs this week, with Julio Enciso scoring a goal. The 22-year-old forward started and found the net for Ipswich Town in a 1-1 Premier League draw against Nottingham Forest on October 23, before being substituted in the 86th minute.
This club form comes as the national team enjoys a positive spell, having beaten Colombia (0-1) and Bolivia (0-2) in their last two official matches.
Performances in England
In the same Premier League round, midfielder Diego Gómez played the full 90 minutes for Brighton & Hove Albion in their 2-0 loss to Liverpool. Later, in the League Cup, Gómez again started in a 2-2 draw against Manchester City, coming off in the 76th minute.
Defender Omar Alderete featured for Sunderland in the Championship. He came on in the 52nd minute of a goalless draw against Leeds United and then started in a 3-2 League Cup win over Brentford, being replaced after an hour.
In South America
In Argentina, forward Alex Arce played the full match for Independiente Rivadavia in a 1-0 loss to Argentinos Juniors in the domestic league. These club matches serve as preparation for the internationals, who will maintain their competitive rhythm before linking up with the national team.
Paraguay heads to Asia in high spirits after its two recent victories. The national team's last result was a 0-1 win over Colombia on Saturday 3 October, with Benítez on the scoresheet. Previously, on Sunday 27 September, it secured a 0-2 victory against Bolivia with two goals from Almirón.
