After Peru's resounding 3-0 victory over Bolivia, the Peruvian National Team arrives motivated to Tuesday's match against Venezuela for the Qualifiers. However, in the last few hours, it has been revealed that two players will not be able to travel to Caracas to play the game against the 'Vinotinto' for different reasons. Ricardo Gareca is already working on their possible replacements.
Alexander Callens was the first player to be ruled out for the last match of the year. Although the 'Tigre' didn't see with much concern what could happen to the defender, medical studies indicated that it is a muscular injury and he won't be able to be useful for this crucial encounter. It's worth mentioning that the defender only played 45' of the match against the altiplanics.
"The Peruvian National Team informs that the player Alexander Callens is not included in the call-up for the match against Venezuela for the South American Qualifiers for the World Cup Qatar 2022," communicated the FPF.
After confirming that the player from Callao won't be able to join the Blanquirroja, the possible chosen by the 'profe' to occupy the position is Luis Abram, who also knows the position and, at the time, was a starter for a long time.
The second absence is Carlos Cáceda. The goalkeeper from FBC Melgar de Arequipa unfortunately tested positive in the Covid-19 test and was ruled out for the match against Venezuela. 'La Pantera' is not a starter in the scheme, but when he has to play, he has shown to be vital for the national team. In his place, Angelo Campos from Alianza Lima will go, who was called up to replace him.
"The Peruvian National Football Team informs that the player Carlos Cáceda is not included in the call-up. In his place, the goalkeeper from Alianza Lima, Ángelo Campos, will join the delegation for the match against Venezuela for the South American Qualifiers," reported from Videna.
At the moment, the Peruvian National Team is in seventh place in the table with 14 points and is only two points away from the playoff spot, provisionally occupied by Colombia. If they win this Tuesday's clash, Ricardo Gareca's team will be fully involved in the fight for a place in the World Cup.
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