The Peruvian team could not count on several players at the start of the 2026 South American qualifiers and one of the most notable names was Gianluca Lapadula. The attacker had to undergo an operation a few weeks ago and there is therefore great anticipation among fans as to whether he will be available for the game against Chile. In this sense, the Cagliari coach said: Claudio Ranieri, It was clear to him how long it would take for the goalscorer to recover.
“I don’t have Lapadula available yet and they are making all the preparations to be available. “When it arrives, it will take a month to get it back to good condition,” the strategist said at a press conference.
Gianluca Lapadula was the top scorer in Serie B 2022-23. Photo: Cagliari.
Considering that the Blanquirroja’s next game will take place on October 12th, the presence of the “Bambino” at the next double date of the qualification will be almost impossible.
What injury does Gianluca Lapadula have?
According to Cagliari’s medical report, Gianluca Lapadula suffered a serious ankle injury at the end of July and had to undergo surgery to correct instability of a medial ligament on his right side. Likewise, he stated that the estimated time of his recovery is between four and five months.
When will the Peruvian team play again?
Peru will next face Chile on the third date of the 2026 South American qualifiers Thursday, October 12, 2023. La Bicolor will visit La Roja at the Monumental Stadium in Santiago from 7:00 p.m. (Peruvian time) and 9:00 p.m. (Chilean time).
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Juan Máximo Reynoso’s team recorded a draw and a defeat in their first matches for the 2026 qualification.