Carlos Zambrano's absence in PAOK Salonica's match

When all Peruvians were eagerly awaiting Carlos Zambrano's debut in PAOK Salonica of Greece, it didn't happen. In the 0-0 draw of the Peruvian team, who visited Apollon Smirnis, the national defender did not appear on the list, despite having been reported a few days ago that he was already eligible to play for his new club.

Carlos Zambrano's chances in the Peruvian national team

After leaving Rubin Kazan in Russia due to its lack of competitiveness, it is unlikely that Carlos Zambrano will be called up to the Peruvian national team, despite assistant coach Nolberto Solano suggesting that he is being considered. Past mistakes still place him a step below other players in the national team.

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Hopes for Carlos Zambrano's return to the Peruvian national team

According to Solano, they went to see Carlos Zambrano when he was in Russia and they hope that he will have continuity in PAOK in Greece, to see if he can have an opportunity against Argentina. "Ricardo (Gareca) has been very clear, no one should feel excluded from the Peruvian national team. Every time he spoke, he affirmed that the doors are not closed for anyone. We visited Carlos in Russia and talked. We hope he gets continuity and maybe he could be called up," said the assistant coach of the 'Blanquirroja'.

Carlos Zambrano's last match with the Peruvian national team

It is worth remembering that Carlos Zambrano played his last match with the Peruvian national team on March 25, 2016 against Venezuela. After that encounter, the 'Lion' was never called up again and it was rumored that his disciplinary problems played against him.

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Another player who would be on the radar of the Peruvian national team coaching staff and apparently has more chances than Carlos Zambrano is Yordy Reyna. The 'Magia' is another player who was left out by Ricardo Gareca and could have a new opportunity. The Vancouver Whitecaps winger from Canada is having continuity in his club, which can work in his favor.