The Peruvian National Team's decisive moments in the Qatar 2022 qualifiers
In this double date, more than 6 points are at stake for the Peruvian National Team, as it will be determined whether we still have a chance to qualify for the World Cup or if we will have to say goodbye with 4 more matches to go. That's why Ricardo Gareca has made some changes for the national team.
Paolo Guerrero, the key absence in the Qatar 2022 qualifiers
As it is known, the first absent -and key- player is Paolo Guerrero, due to a knee injury that prevents him from continuing to play football. He will have to undergo surgery in the following weeks to return to the national team as soon as possible. After November, the following matches of the Peruvian National Team will be in January 2022.
Ricardo Gareca's call-ups for the Peruvian National Team
In the meantime, Ricardo Gareca has called up 28 players, three of whom will return to the Peruvian National Team. Horacio Calcaterra, Nilson Loyola, and Aldo Corzo must rise to the occasion in this decisive moment. The list is completed by the usual players called up by the 'Tigre'.
Jefferson Farfán continues with the Peruvian National Team
His good moment in Alianza Lima and what he has shown in the minutes played with the Peruvian National Team are enough credits for Jefferson Farfán to continue contributing to the national team. The 'Foquita' will continue to shine and maintain hope of qualifying for Qatar 2022.
Returns to the Peruvian National Team
This time, Ricardo Gareca is betting on familiar names from the present and previous call-ups. Names such as Aldo Corzo (right back), Nilson Loyola (left back), and Horacio Calcaterra, who was called up urgently by Ricardo Gareca in the previous match, emerge.
Major absences for the Peruvian National Team
Despite Gustavo Dulanto's good performance in the Champions League with Sheriff Tiraspol, the Argentine coach decided not to call him up for this double match of the Qatar 2022 qualifiers.
Other players who were not called up are Raúl Ruidiaz, Edison Flores, and Yordy Reyna; all of them from the MLS.
Ricardo Gareca's list of call-ups
Ricardo Gareca's complete squad for the November double match of the Qatar 2022 qualifiers:
- Pedro Gallese - Orlando City
- José Carvallo - Universitario
- Carlos Cáceda - FBC Melgar
- Carlos Zambrano - Boca Juniors
- Luis Abram - Granada CF
- Alexander Callens - NY City
- Christian Ramos - César Vallejo
- Miguel Araujo - Emmen
- Luis Advíncula - Boca Juniors
- Jhilmar Lora - Sporting Cristal
- Aldo Corzo - Universitario
- Miguel Trauco - Saint-Etienne
- Marcos López - SJ Earthquakes
- Nilson Loyola - Sporting Cristal
- Yoshimar Yotún - Cruz Azul
- Renato Tapia - Celta de Vigo
- Wilder Cartagena - Al-Ittihad
- Horacio Calcaterra - Sporting Cristal
- Pedro Aquino - América
- Christopher Gonzales - Sporting Cristal
- Sergio Peña - Malmö FF
- Raziel García - Cienciano
- Gabriel Costa - Colo Colo
- Christian Cueva - Al-Fateh
- André Carrillo - Al-Hilal
- Jefferson Farfán - Alianza Lima
- Gianluca Lapadula - Benevento
- Alex Valera - Universitario
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