Pedro Gallese is one of the leaders of the Peruvian team and was the team’s big figure at the start of qualifying for 2026. After the draw against Paraguay and the painful defeat against Brazil, the veteran goalkeeper expressed a clear message about the players who deserve it to be called into the team Juan Reynoso.
“We have to be the ones who are fit for the national team, the ones who want to contribute, the ones who look after themselves, the ones who want to wear these colors. Everyone who is fit for the national team comes together for us,” he said for the Movistar cameras. Sport.
It should be noted that one of the topics that caused the most controversy was the loss of players such as Christian Cueva, Carlos Zambrano and Edison Flores, who were not included in the final squad of the Bicolor strategist. Even Paolo Guerrero himself commented on the absence of his teammates.
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What did Pedro Gallese say after the defeat against Brazil?
The 33-year-old goalkeeper was injured after falling in front of Neymar and Co.’s team; However, he stressed that they will fight in qualifying.
“Sad about what happened, we lost a game because of a dead ball. It was played very well and it’s annoying to lose it like that with a dead ball, but there is a team fighting for the draw. Rest assured.” The group will work hard to qualify for the World Cup.
When will the Peruvian team play again?
Peru will face Chile on October 12th. The Pacific Classic is valid for date 3 of the 2026 qualifiers and will be played at the Monumental Stadium in Santiago.