Little by little, the national players playing abroad are joining the Peruvian team’s focus, with a view to the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup against Chile and Argentina.
This Saturday, three of the most talked about footballers of recent days arrived in the capital. The first was Luis Advíncula, who entered national soil in the morning to make himself available to Juan Reynoso in La Videna.
Bolt arrives at a great time after qualifying for the Copa Libertadores final with Boca Juniors. Lucho played a key role in defeating Palmeiras in the semi-finals and has the motivation to beat La Roja and Albiceleste.
Advíncula was not the only one to join the red and white team yesterday, as Paolo Guerrero arrived at Jorge Chávez Airport in the afternoon. The Predator, who will face the Quito League in the Copa Sudamericana final, was released early due to muscle strain, but the striker’s presence in the FIFA doubleheader would not be in jeopardy.
The 39-year-old attacker has been instrumental in keeping the South American title just one step away and now he will look to capitalize on his moment by breaking through the gates of Chile and Argentina.
Another newcomer most anticipated by the red and white fans was Oliver Sonne. The Danish defender, recently naturalized Peruvian, also landed in the afternoon.
Sonne has to adapt to the squad and the game idea given by Reynoso in order to get the starting place. The right-back is undisputed at Silkeborg IF, the leaders of the Danish first league.
On the other hand, Yoshimar Yotún was asked about the arrival of Oliver Sonne in the national team and assured him that he would be well received in the national team.
“(I’m happy). “We are waiting for him with open arms and will try to make him feel important in the national team,” Yoshi explained at a press conference.
The final list will be announced tomorrow and a day later the chosen ones will travel to Chile for their first duel. It is recalled that the white-red team will face the Mapocho team on Thursday, October 12, at the Monumental Stadium in Santiago. Peru will then host the reigning world champions on Tuesday, October 17th at the National Stadium in Lima.
The Peruvian team just played against Paraguay and lost to Brazil at the start of qualifying.