About two weeks before the start of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, a significant absence has just been confirmed in the Paraguay National Team, Peru's first opponent in the qualifying process. It is none other than the young midfielder Julio Enciso, whose call-up for the first double match was more than guaranteed due to the great level he had been showing at the start of the season. The new '10' of Brighton was aiming to be a starter against Juan Reynoso's team. However, a serious injury has dashed all his hopes. He will not play for the rest of the year.

According to Italian coach Roberto de Zerbi, revealed this Friday, Enciso, whom he has not hesitated to praise for his good start to the season, will be out of the field for a considerable time. As it was reported on Thursday, the former Libertad player has a meniscus injury and has had to go through surgery.