Overview
- The delegation is due to reach Russia on Monday at 8:00 p.m. Peru time, leaving only Tuesday for training before Wednesday’s kickoff in St. Petersburg, with a second match set for Nov. 18 in Sochi.
- Joao Grimaldo was ruled out for physical reasons and no replacement was called.
- Erick Noriega arrives from Brazil after starting for Grêmio against Fortaleza and remains in contention for minutes with the national team.
- Russia coach Valery Karpin said he will stick with players familiar with his methods, while Chilean goalkeeper Brayan Cortés reportedly asked not to be called to stay with Peñarol for domestic finals.
- In Peru, Movistar Deportes will carry the matches on cable and América TV and ATV will broadcast on free-to-air.