Overview
- Gruber started and played the full 90 minutes in Peru’s 2-1 loss to Chile in Sochi, marking his first senior cap.
- In comments to Germany’s Bild, he called the experience “fantastic,” expressed pride in representing his mother’s country, and said he hopes to be called again.
- He noted there has been little communication from the Peruvian federation about upcoming fixtures, leaving his short-term status unresolved.
- Peruvian coverage presents him as part of a wider search for Europe-based talent during a generational refresh of the national team.
- His case for future call-ups is linked to performances at 1. FC Nürnberg, highlighted by a recent 2-0 win over Bielefeld and a clean-sheet partnership with Luka Lochoschwili.