The Bicolor is ready to enthusiastically embark on a new path towards the 2026 World Cup. The coach of the Peruvian team, Juan Reynoso, presented the official squad list for the first double date of the qualification with several surprises and some injury-related absences. Those responsible are starting the journey there with a new video World Championship.
In total, the Bicolor strategist named 17 footballers who play abroad, including the presence of Jesús Castillo and the return of attackers Paolo Guerrero and Raúl Ruidíaz.
Of the footballers playing in League 1, ten players from the list announced last Friday were confirmed. He highlighted the reputation of goalkeepers Renato Solís, Piero Quispe, Jhamir D’Arrigo, Jostin Alarcón and Joao Grimaldo.
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The injured party
On the national team’s fifth day of training, the Peruvian Football Association announced the injuries of five players who had to miss the start of the qualifying matches.
Who will be out due to injury? Defenders Jhilmar Lora (Sporting Cristal) and Alonso Yovera (Cusco FC) as well as attackers Edison Flores (“U”), Bryan Reyna and Christian Cueva, both from Alianza Lima. In the case of Bryan Reyna and Christian Cueva, both suffer from muscle fatigue. For his part, Alonso Yovera is suffering from inflammation in his right knee, Edison Flores has muscle problems and Jhilmar Lora is suffering from a bruised left knee.
The losses also resulted in surprising names making the final list, such as Sporting Cristal midfielder Jostin Alarcón. The inclusion of the winger is a novelty for the attacking zone Jhamir D’Arrigoa member of the FBC Melgar team and one of the most outstanding domino players in the Clausura.
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Peru makes its debut against Paraguay in Ciudad del Este on Thursday, September 7th from 5:30 p.m. and hosts Brazil at the National Stadium five days later at 9:00 p.m
The rival’s list
The DT of Paraguay, Guillermo Barros Schelotto, provided the final list of players called up for the games against Peru and Venezuela, including six players from the local league. One of the surprises of the selected group is the goalkeeper Carlos Coronal, Brazilian-born and naturalized Paraguayan who currently plays for the New York Red Bulls. The big miss is English winger Julio Enciso from Brighton, who has suffered a meniscus injury.
Called to choose
