Overview
- Manuel Barreto said he will coach only the remaining 2025 friendlies before returning to lead the FPF’s youth technical unit.
- Peru’s announced roster blends Liga 1 performers with younger prospects, and the squad has begun training at Videna for Friday’s match in Santiago.
- Álex Valera has a discomfort but no injury per medical checks, and he will stay with the team under protection with a decision on minutes to come on Friday.
- Barreto declined to dissect Renato Tapia’s pointed post on X and instead called him a great player who remains valuable to the national team.
- Public debate over leadership continues, with ex-forward José Carlos Fernández favoring Miguel Araujo for captain while analyst Diego Rebagliati tips Jairo Concha to start as the No. 10 against Chile.