One of the big absences from the list of international players of the Peruvian team Chile j Argentina – for the 2026 qualification – is Alex Valera. Although Juan Reynoso was part of the final squad for the duels against Paraguay and Brazil, this time he decided not to call up the Universitario de Deportes, who were not surprised by the “Cabezón” decision.
YOU CAN SEE: Final list of those named in the Peru team against Chile and Argentina for the 2026 qualifiers
In dialogue with ATV sports, the 27-year-old footballer emphasized that he was calm despite not being called up because he was not having a good time in the student team. In addition, he confessed that he will try to get into better shape so that Juan Reynoso can consider him for the next Bicolor duels.
“The truth is that I wasn’t surprised not to be drafted. I think that the possibilities are there in the Peruvian team, Professor Juan Reynoso always gave me the opportunity, he trusted me and, well, I will do it.” “Wait for the next call, but he will too do. It depends on how good the moment is, because the teacher likes that,” said the Universitario striker at the beginning.
Alex Valera He took the time to send a message to the national strategist and all his teammates on the Peru team that will face Chile and Argentina. “Juan Reynoso hasn’t spoken to me, right now he has to concentrate on the games and, well, nothing more than wishing him luck,” he said.