Overview

• The former Peru international leads his first senior match on Thursday in the third round of 2027 Asian Cup qualifying, with a return game against Afghanistan next week.
• Pakistan sits last in Group E after two defeats without scoring, while Syria and Myanmar lead the group with six points each.
• Solano told The Guardian he admires Jürgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola but will focus on realism by building a solid side with strong spirit.
• Given a weak domestic setup, he is targeting players of Pakistani descent in Europe, including prospects in England, Denmark and Norway from League One and League Two systems.
• He signed a one-year deal after PFF president Mohsin Gilani recruited him, following an initial U23 stint that produced three losses and highlighted structural limitations.