Overview
- The match is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. Peru time at Gazprom Arena, with live broadcasts on América TV and ATV in free-to-air and on Movistar Deportes via cable and streaming platforms.
- Interim coach Manuel Barreto called a 26-man squad, with 23-year-old Nuremberg defender Fabio Gruber training with the team and in contention for his first appearance.
- RPP reported Erick Noriega as the last arrival to complete the group, and two U-18 sparrings based in Europe, Francesco Andrealli and Philipp Eisele, trained with the senior side.
- Russia manager Valeri Karpin called Peru and Chile strong, complicated opponents as Russia continues to schedule friendlies due to its exclusion from FIFA/UEFA competitions since 2022.
- Local media outlined likely lineups for both teams, and Peru’s tour continues with a second friendly against Chile on November 18 at Sochi’s Fisht Stadium.