{"id":221125,"date":"2026-05-02T22:31:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T22:31:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/carla-cotito-rueda-reflects-on-paco-hervas-removing-her-from-the-peruvian-team-and-natalia-malagas-support-it-hurt-me-more-than-my-injuries\/"},"modified":"2026-05-02T22:31:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T22:31:14","slug":"carla-cotito-rueda-reflects-on-paco-hervas-removing-her-from-the-peruvian-team-and-natalia-malagas-support-it-hurt-me-more-than-my-injuries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/carla-cotito-rueda-reflects-on-paco-hervas-removing-her-from-the-peruvian-team-and-natalia-malagas-support-it-hurt-me-more-than-my-injuries\/","title":{"rendered":"Carla ‘Cotito’ Rueda Reflects on Paco Herv\u00e1s Removing Her from the Peruvian Team and Natalia M\u00e1laga’s Support: \u201cIt Hurt Me More Than My Injuries\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The ‘Cotito’ spoke about leaving in the Paco Herv\u00e1s era and told how Natalia M\u00e1laga supported her. Credits: Entre Ceja y Ceja \/ Youtube.<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Carla Rueda Reflects on a Tough Decision<\/h2>\n

Carla Rueda<\/b> offered an interview where she revisited some of the most challenging moments of her volleyball career. The ‘Cotito’<\/i> recounted the pain of being left out of the Peruvian national team<\/b> by then-coach Paco Hervas<\/b> following an injury sustained before the 2019 Pan American Games<\/b>.<\/p>\n

A Heartbreaking Decision<\/h3>\n

Despite her injury in the lead-up to Lima 2019<\/b>, Rueda was determined to recover and compete for a medal. She managed to overcome her physical discomfort, yet the Spanish coach ultimately decided not to include her in the tournament roster.<\/p>\n

Rueda shared her emotional response to this decision: \u201cThat hurt me more than any injury.<\/b> My physical pain threshold is high; I even managed without medication after surgery. But the pain I felt from being left out was much stronger. At 28, I reflected on all those years spent with the national team, overcoming injuries, and working with various coaches. No one had ever told me I wasn’t fit enough or that my journey was over. It hurt me a lot,\u201d she expressed in her conversation with Entre Ceja y Ceja<\/i>.<\/p>\n

Feeling Undervalued<\/h2>\n

Rueda detailed the moment she received the news. A long-time member of the coaching staff, familiar with her from her childhood, was the one to inform her about her exclusion. Jos\u00e9 Antonio C\u00e1ceres conveyed the decision, explaining that she would be temporarily separated from the group due to not being at the same competitive level as her teammates.<\/p>\n

\u201cSuddenly, the team had to embark on training tours before Lima 2019. I was called and told they would exclude me because I wasn\u2019t on par with the others. Hearing this from Jos\u00e9 Antonio, who knew me since childhood, hit me very hard,\u201d she recalled.<\/p>\n

Struggling with Acceptance<\/h3>\n

Although it was C\u00e1ceres who delivered the news, the final determination was made by Paco Hervas<\/b>, who had just joined the national team as head coach. \u201cThey told me I wouldn’t travel because I was not at the same level as the group. This was particularly difficult coming from someone new, especially since Jos\u00e9 Antonio, my long-time coach, had delivered the news,\u201d she reflected.<\/p>\n

Support from a Friend<\/h2>\n

After hearing the news, Rueda left the court visibly shaken. Fortunately, Natalia M\u00e1laga<\/b>, the national team’s coach, was there to support her during this challenging time. She invited Rueda to join training sessions with younger players, helping her stay active and mentally prepared for the future.<\/p>\n

\u201cI remember feeling devastated and saw Natalia training with the younger ones. I approached her in tears\u2014she listened and reassured me that the very next day, I would train with her. That made all the difference; I found the strength to get back into training with her support,\u201d Rueda mentioned.<\/p>\n

A Painful Experience at Lima 2019<\/h2>\n

Even after all her efforts, ‘Cotito’<\/i> had to watch the Peruvian team compete in the Pan American Games from the stands. Experiencing this was profoundly painful for her. \u201cReturning to the Lima 2019 Games was incredibly strong. Natalia and Rosa took me to the coliseum, but I had to watch from the sidelines. I cried, especially during the national anthem. I shouted ‘Long live Peru!’ through tears. It hurt me deeply,\u201d she concluded.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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