After just one step away from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Juan Reynoso took over the leadership of the Peru team and could now play his games under the command of the national team. The ‘Cabezón’ decided to give the opportunity to new players and one of the pleasant performances was the winger Bryan Reyna. In this sense, despite Gianluca Lapadulas as the 9th, new alternatives have emerged in recent months to compete for the position of the Italo-Peruvian forward.
A few weeks before a new FIFA appointment, the strategist of the Inca cast will have a series of preparatory commitments in view of the start of the qualifiers for the World Cup 2026, in addition to maintaining the base of Ricardo Gareca’s team there On the attacking front there is not plenty of opportunities and the former Cruz Azul coach is expected to know how to bring the best out of his side.
Gianluca Lapadula
The Cagliari shooter has consolidated as a starter under Claudio Ranieri’s orders and his situation in the Blanquirroja is similar. Juan Reynoso counted on him in the friendlies and to keep up his good presence he’s a solid start ahead of the next qualifiers and Copa America 2024.
For a while. Lapadula has a contract with Cagliari until June 30, 2025.
Alex Walera
After his surprise departure from Al-Fateh in Saudi Arabia, the 26-year-old attacker decided to return to the Universitario to rediscover the goal and keep the confidence of the Bicolor technical team. Recall that the former beach soccer player was considered for the final stages of Qatar 2022 qualifiers due to his good performances with the merengue team.
Alex Valera is international in the Peruvian team. Photo: Composition LR/University
Percy Lisa
There are many expectations for the former Sporting Cristal footballer’s development. At just 22, Percy Liza is accumulating minutes at Marítimo de Portugal and is highly regarded by coach Jose Manuel Gomes, who has used him as a regular on several occasions. So far he has not received the call from Blanquirroja; However, this scenario could change in the coming weeks.
Percy Liza joined Marítimo de Portugal from Sporting Cristal. Photo: CS Maritimo
Paul Guerrero
What Paolo Guerrero achieved in the Peru team was captured in Peru’s historic qualification for the 2028 World Cup in Russia.Although El Predador is in the final stages of his career, Reynoso himself is keeping that in mind, noting that the main thing is that he’s back plays .
Paolo Guerrero’s last club was Avai from Brazil. Photo: AFP
The Blanquirroja’s historic goalscorer, who has already recovered from his injury, is in Argentina to pass medical tests and sign his contract with Racing de Avellaneda. If his arrival in Fernando Gago’s team comes about, the minutes at his disposal will be crucial to see his chances of a return to the ‘Everyman’ team.