The forward of FBC Melgar, Bernardo Cuesta, spoke about the possibility of being called up to the Peruvian National Football Team, after it was confirmed that Gianluca Lapadula will be sidelined for 3 months due to ankle surgery.

Regarding this, the Argentine-born Peruvian player, who is in a good moment with the Arequipa team, confessed that he would like to represent the "Blanquirroja" in the upcoming World Cup 2026 Qualifiers.

"Which player wouldn't like to represent the National Team in a country that has given me so much, but I also know that there are many young players ahead of me who are doing well," he said.

UNAWARE OF HIS SITUATION

However, the striker of the red and black team pointed out that he doesn't know if he is eligible to play for the team led by coach Juan Reynoso: "I can't say anything, whether I can or cannot, whether they will consider me or not, I work in Melgar to do things well here, if it happens, it's welcome," he said.

(With information from Ovación)