Overview
- Fabio Gruber made his Peru debut in a 2-1 friendly loss to Chile, starting at center back with Renzo Garcés and completing 90 minutes.
- FC Nürnberg highlighted his call-up and first cap in a club post reviewing internationals, noting he had six days to integrate with the squad.
- Reported match statistics credited Gruber with 45-of-54 passing, two of three aerials won, six recoveries, three interceptions and four clearances.
- Former Peru midfielder Roberto ‘Chorri’ Palacios praised Gruber on RPP for his personality and urged that he receive more opportunities.
- Gruber has returned to Germany to rejoin Nürnberg ahead of the Nov. 23 Bundesliga 2 match against Arminia Bielefeld, with the club on 15 points after 12 rounds.