Carlos Zago, new coach of the Bolivian team, took the opportunity to talk about the game against Peru in La Paz.
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The Peruvian team prepares for a throw-in game against Bolivia on matchday five of the South American qualifiers. A few days before this crucial match and after introducing Brazilian Carlo Zago as their new coach, the Highland team held a press conference to announce their squad list ahead of the clash against Juan Reynoso’s team.
Called up from Bolivia to play against Peru and Uruguay
- Goalkeeper: Guillermo Viscarra (The Strongest), Carlos Lampe (Bolívar) and Rubén Cordano (Bolívar)
- Defender: Diego Medina (Always Ready), Diego Bejarano (Bolívar), Luis Haquín (Deportivo Cali de Colombia), Jairo Quinteros (Bolívar), Héctor Cuéllar (Always Ready), José Sagredo (Bolívar), Pablo Vaca (Always Ready), Roberto Carlos Fernández (Baltika from Russia) and Denilson Durán (Blooming)
- Steering wheels: Gabriel Villamil (Bolivar), Leonel Justiniano (Bolivar), Ramiro Vaca (Bolivar), Moses Villarroel (Colombia Golden Eagles), Danny Bejarano (Nea Salamina Famagusta from Cyprus), Miguel Terceros (Brazil Saints), Jeyson Chura (The Strongest). ), Henry Vaca (Maccabi Bnei Reineh from Israel), Rodrigo Ramallo (Aurora) and Jaime Arrascaita (The Strongest).
- Fronts: Marcelo Martins (Independiente del Valle from Ecuador), Bruno Miranda (Royal Pari), Jaume Cuellar (Barcelona B from Spain), Carmelo Algarañaz (Bolívar) and Jair Reinoso (Aurora).
Bolivia lost both games in La Paz for the 2026 qualification. Photo: AFP
What did Carlos Zago say about Bolivia’s next qualifiers?
The experienced strategist expressed confidence that he could turn around the bad start and fight for one of the places at the 2026 World Cup.
“We have important games ahead of us, we have to try to change the motivation of the players. It’s a delicate moment but I think we can fight for a place,” he told the media.
When does Peru vs. play? Bolivia after qualification?
Peru vs. Bolivia will play next Thursday, November 16, for the fifth date of the 2026 South American Qualifiers. The match will take place at the Hernando Siles Stadium in La Paz from 3:00 p.m. (Peruvian time).
How do Peru and Bolivia fare in qualifying?
The Peruvian team and its counterpart from Bolivia are in last place in the 2026 South American qualifiers.