Goalkeeper
Pedro Gallese (Veracruz, 27 years old, 1.88m-78kg)
Absolutely decisive in Peru's qualification with great performances like against Argentina in La Bombonera. An injury made him arrive at the World Cup without much rhythm, but he couldn't miss the appointment.
Defenders
Luis Advíncula (Lobos, 27 years old, 1.77m-70kg)
Very offensive right back, could not succeed in European football despite playing in Germany, Turkey, and Portugal. He arrived in Mexico and settled in. He is important for the national team and provides a lot of attacking plays from the right side.
Alberto Rodríguez (Junior, 33 years old, 1.83m-75kg)
A basic pillar in Gareca's defense, after two good seasons in Peru he joined Junior in the Colombian football. He successfully played in Portuguese football and even played for a big club like Sporting.
Christian Ramos (Veracruz, 29 years old, 1.85m-79kg)
Forms the starting central defensive partnership with Alberto Rodríguez, although he is more disordered. However, his physical qualities make him an important player. He arrived in Mexico after the World Cup qualification.
Miguel Trauco (Flamengo, 22 years old, 1.75m-65kg)
Excellent left-back in the offensive aspect, leaves something more to be desired in defense but is one of Peru's standout players. Flamengo signed him from Universitario and he has performed well in Brazil.
Midfielders
Renato Tapia (Feyenoord, 22 years old, 1.85m-80kg)
Played as a center back in Feyenoord in the Netherlands, but in the Peruvian national team, he plays as a midfielder. Excellent level, has good technique but also defends firmly. He arrived in the Netherlands at a young age. Very good player.
Yoshimar Yotún (Orlando City, 27 years old, 1.73m-65kg)
Gareca brought him back to the national team when he had lost prominence. In the MLS, he changed as a player. He is no longer just a quality left midfielder, but also makes the team play with criteria. An alternative option.
André Carrillo (Watford, 21 years old, 1.81m-74kg)
The change of coach at Watford harmed him, despite being one of the best until then. Dribbler, with skills, he played for Sporting and Benfica in Portugal after leaving Alianza Lima. He should be a starter.
Christian Cueva (Sao Paulo, 26 years old, 1.69m-66kg)
Gareca managed to get all his talent to serve the team, and that's why he was a starter in the end of the Qualifiers. He should also be a starter in the World Cup. He has shone in Sao Paulo. He had a brief stint in Spain with Rayo Vallecano.
Jefferson Farfán (Lokomotiv, 33 years old, 1.78m-72kg)
Returned to the national team after Gareca succumbed to popular fervor, and his performance could not have been better. Key against New Zealand playing as a false nine, he is a great scorer in Lokomotiv. Now with Guerrero, he will return to his usual position on the wings.
Forward
Paolo Guerrero (Flamengo, 34 years old, 1.85m-82kg)
He is the cornerstone of this system. The man who made Peru's dream of reaching the World Cup a reality. He will play as a '9', taking away responsibilities from Farfán to play more comfortably, and will be a threat in aerial duels for opposing defenses. He is the soul of this team.
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