The Peruvian team suffered two last-minute defeats in the classic against Chile on the third day of the 2026 South American qualifiers. Before the trip to Santiago it was announced that the midfielder Renato Tapia and the center Alexander Callens They were left out by Juan Reynoso for the deciding game of the continental competition.
In this sense, journalist Gustavo Peralta pointed out that the technical command intends to give them a break after their recent arrival from Europe. However, one aspect that attracted attention was the inclusion of Marcos López, who arrived in the capital at 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 10.
Renato Tapia and Alexander Callens play in European football. Photo: Composition LR/AFP/EFE
In this context, the communicator pointed out that this decision also responds to a question of variables in different areas regarding the clash with La Roja.
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“Understand some decisions: the first midfield line and the defense are covered with those who worked days ago. Marcos López is seen more as a winger on the left and there are not so many variations,” he explained on his social networks.
Reason to include López in the trip to Santiago. Photo: Twitter
Renato Tapia and Alexander Callens find meaning
As Michael Succar revealed, Renato Tapia has a small tear and Alexander Callens suffered from muscle fatigue. This would have ruled them out of the game against Chile.
When does Peru vs. play? Chili?
The classic Peru vs. Chile, valid for date 3 of the 2023 South American qualifiers, will take place this year Thursday, October 12th. The match will be played at the Monumental Stadium in Santiago from 7:00 p.m. (Peruvian time) and 9:00 p.m. (Chilean time).
List of the Peru national team called up
- 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), 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: Pedro Aquino (Santos Laguna), Yoshimar Yotún (Sporting Cristal), Wilder Cartagena (Orlando City), Jairo Concha (Alianza Lima), Christofer Gonzales (Al Adalh), Piero Quispe (Universitario), Sergio Peña (Malmö 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).