The Peru U23 team made its best debut in the 2024 Olympic qualifiers. Despite missing several of its pieces, the team led by “Chemo” del Solar won 1-0 against Chile and left a good impression. Given what happened, many Blanquirroja fans supported the work that César Vallejo's former coach did with the national team.
Through their social networks, fans noted the lack of footballers such as Piero Quispe, Catriel Cabellos and Joao Grimaldo, who were not loaned out by their respective clubs for the qualifying competition for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
“'Chemo' and his U23 team, with 8 losses, against everything and everyone. They beat Chile 1-0 in their pre-Olympic debut; but people, please calm down, the hardest part is just around the corner (Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay). praises “Chemo” del Solar very much: He has 8 fewer starters due to the egoism of the clubs”, “Come on, 'Chemo', you have achieved a lot with little,” were some comments on social networks.
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Which players were not called up to the Peru U23 national team?
There are 10 footballers who could not be in José Guillermo del Solar's squad for the 2024 Pre-Olympics in Venezuela.
- Joao Grimaldo
- Piero Quispe
- Franco Zanelato
- Alfonso Barco
- Catriel Cabellos
- Jesus Castillo
- Matias Lazo
- Kenji Cabrera
- Jostin Alarcon
- Fabrizio Roca (technical decision).
Piero Quispe, Joao Grimaldo and Catriel Cabellos were old enough to compete in the 2024 Pre-Olympics. Photo: Composition by Gerson Cardoso/LR
Peru's next game at the Pre-Olympic Games
After winning the Pacific Classic, the Peru U23 team will face Argentina next Wednesday, January 24th. The duel, corresponding to date 2 of Group B of the 2024 Pre-Olympics, will be played at the Misael Delgado Sports Center from 6:00 p.m. (Peruvian time).
How was Peru vs. Chile under 23?
The Bicolor U-23 defeated Chile 1-0 thanks to a goal Franchesco Flores.
Peru's schedule for the 2024 Pre-Olympics
- Peru vs Argentina | 01/24/24
- Paraguay vs Argentina Peru | 01/27/24
- Uruguay vs. Argentina Peru | 01/30/24.