They are already in Asia! The Peruvian national team, after a long trip, arrived with their first group of call-ups in the city of Seoul, where they will settle and prepare for the international friendlies against South Korea and Japan.
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This was announced by the FPF with a video uploaded to the official social networks of the Blanquirroja, where they show the entire journey of the players at the airport and the concentration hotel. "The Bicolor is already in South Korea," reads the publication.
Castillo showed his pride in wearing the national jersey
In this first group was Jesús Castillo, who could play for the 'Team of All' for the first time outside South American territory. The Sporting Cristal midfielder expressed his excitement for this journey with Peru. "It excites me a lot because representing Peru is an honor for me and seeing players that I have seen on television now having them on the field with me is very important. When one is on the national team, you feel good and we will give our all," he said to the FPF press.
Lora is also eager to play
Another player who has returned to the call-ups is Jhilmar Lora. The right-back also expressed his enthusiasm and readiness to face the 'Tigers of Asia' and the 'Samurai Blue'. "I am prepared and eager to train," he stated.
Peruvian national team in Asia: schedule of activities
Starting this Sunday, June 11, the Peruvian national team will begin their training at the Goyang Stadium, the venue where they will train until Wednesday 14th. One day before playing against South Korea, the practices will take place at the stadium where the match will be played.
Later, they will depart for Osaka, where they will begin their preparation for the match against Japan at J-Green Sakai, a sports complex in the city.
More information at Líbero.pe.