Pedro Aquino: What is your status and what chance do you have of playing in the October Qualifiers?

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After adapting to his new colors, starting from the 4th round of the Liga MX, the national player had begun to consolidate himself as the pivot of Santos Laguna. Among the games against Cruz Azul, Chivas and Tigres, he averaged 79 minutes. He not only gained Pablo Repetto's trust, but also the respect of the fans who now regret not having him, especially in the last 3-2 defeat against Pachuca.

How soon will Aquino be ready?

Depor was able to confirm that Pedro Aquino is fully recovered and has been training at the same pace as the main team this week. The technical staff led by Pablo Repetto decided to keep him in La Comarca and give him some more time for physical training. That is the reason why he was not present in the match against Pachuca and trained with the Sub-20 team.

It is most likely that the 'Roca' will be called up once again for the next match against Necaxa, scheduled for Sunday, September 24th, at the Estadio Corona. It is probable that he will not be a starter in that match, but the intention will be for him to regain his competitive rhythm and arrive in optimal conditions for the challenging match against Monterrey.

Is Pedro Aquino returning to the Peruvian National Team?

Due to Renato Tapia's new role in the central defense of the Peruvian National Team, the lack of a first-line defensive midfielder with skills in both offensive play and recovery was evident. Although Wilder Cartagena did not perform poorly against Brazil, his main skill lies not in the precision in ball handling. This would have been an excellent opportunity for Pedro Aquino to assume that crucial role in the center of the field.

The news of the recovery of the Santos Laguna midfielder will be received with great satisfaction at the Videna. This is because for Juan Reynoso, having a high-quality defensive midfielder is essential for the matches against Chile and Argentina. There are two possible scenarios: either the coach wants to continue using Tapia a few meters back or the player from Celta returns to the center of the field, taking into account that he already has a yellow card. If he receives another booking against Chile, he would automatically be excluded from the match against 'Albiceleste'.

Prior to the matches in rounds 3 and 4 of the 2026 Qualifiers, Pedro Aquino could have the opportunity to participate in up to four Liga MX matches, which would provide him with the necessary practice to arrive in optimal condition for a new call-up to the 'Blanquirroja'. In addition to being available for the match against Necaxa, he would also be ready for the matches against Monterrey (away), Tijuana (home), and León (home).

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