This is not a secret for anyone Oliver Sun It has aroused passions among fans of the national team, since it is not every day that a foreign footballer decides to bet on the Bicolor and defend it in official matches. However, all indications are that the Dane of Peruvian descent may not be on the final list of 23 players for the crucial clash against Chile in the 2026 qualifiers.
Although it is true that the 22-year-old footballer is on the list of 31 players for the double game against La Roja and Albiceleste, 8 players will have to leave this squad for both games. In this note we will explain the reasons that could go through Juan Reynoso’s mind to make the decision to remove the Dane.
Why could Oliver Sonne be excluded from the 23?
Firstly, the large number of players defending the right wing. In addition to Oliver Sonne, the coach of the Peruvian team also called Jhilmar Lora, Aldo Corzo and Luis Advíncula. The first already has experience in defending the Bicolor and even debuted under the management of Ricardo Gareca, while the second and third usually constantly switch between substitution and possession.
Given this fact, Reynoso would bet on the experience of these three footballers to cover said band and even use it if he wanted Sun As right wingers on this side there are players like André Carrillo, Bryan Reyna, Joao Grimaldo and Luis Advíncula himself, who already knows how to shine in this position.
Another point that would speak against the Silkeborg IF player is his short adjustment period with the other players. Although it is true that he was well received by the team and he even joked with some members of the Peruvian team, he is still not completely used to working with his teammates or to Juan Reynoso’s playing system, so “Cabezón” is on the classic would bet team against Chile. Especially because it is important to save points in a difficult place like Santiago.
“We see in Oliver Sonne a noble and healthy boy who works seriously from the moment he steps onto the field. I am happy with his adaptation to the group and vice versa,” were Reynoso’s words at the conference before the Pacific Classic.
Delegation of the Peruvian team. Photo: X/LaBicolor
List of draftees from Peru for the 2062 qualification
- Archers: Pedro Gallese (Orlando City), Carlos Cáceda (FBC Melgar), Renato Solís (Sporting Cristal).
- defender: Luis Advíncula (Boca Juniors), Aldo Corzo (Universitario), Miguel Trauco (San Jose Earthquakes), Alexander Callens (AEK Atenas), Marcos López (Feyenoord), Miguel Araujo (Portland Timbers), Carlos Zambrano (Alianza Lima), Anderson Santamaría (Atlas), Luis Abram (Atlanta United), Jhilmar Lora (Sporting Cristal), Nilson Loyola (Sporting Cristal), Oliver Sonne (Silkeborg IF).
- midfield player: Renato Tapia (Celta de Vigo), Pedro Aquino (Santos Laguna), Yoshimar Yotún (Sporting Cristal), Wilder Cartagena (Orlando City), Jairo Concha (Alianza Lima), Christofer Gonzales (Al Adalh), Piero Quispe (Universitario), Sergio Pena (Malmo FF).
- Forward: Franco Zanelatto (Alianza Lima), Andy Polo (Universitario), Bryan Reyna (Alianza Lima), Joao Grimaldo (Sporting Cristal), André Carrillo (Al Qadisiya), Paolo Guerrero (LDU Quito), Santiago Ormeño (Juárez), Fabrizio Roca (sports boys).
Notice. Photo: X/LaBicolor
Julio César Uribe had harsh words about Oliver Sonne
Whoever has Peruvian nationality, welcome, you always have to welcome him, but I say: a right-back? The problem lies in the defense of our team, it is not the right-back, who still has up to four years left,” the former Peruvian coach initially explained in an interview with GolPerú.
“Advíncula is a starter more than ever because he is in a great situation, more because he has mastered the left profile, which he has integrated into his career and which is very good for him. Also Aldo Corzo, who is very competitive, and.” Behind him follows the boy Jhilmar Lora, who is a good player. So I say you have to look front and center,” he added.