Overview
- Sports commentator Diego Rebagliati said the pair will be the surprise inclusions for the Russia and Chile games, with no official roster yet from the FPF.
- Peru is scheduled to face Russia on November 12 at St. Petersburg’s Gazprom Arena and Chile on November 18 at Sochi’s Fisht Stadium.
- Vélez was a standout in Universitario’s 2025 tricampeonato season after completing his nationalization in November 2024.
- Rebagliati also suggested Gianluca Lapadula might miss this window, while journalist Kevin Pacheco reported reserve letters sent to clubs for Fabio Gruber, Yordy Reyna and Juan Yangali.
- Ugarriza, who plays for Kiryat Shmona in Israel’s second division, is cited as the other new name under interim coach Manuel Barreto.