Overview
- Peru’s interim coach released a 33-player list, including sparrings, for friendlies against Russia on November 12 in Saint Petersburg and Chile on November 18 in Sochi.
- Barreto emphasized evaluation and renewal, highlighting a transition phase designed to expand the national-team talent base.
- The roster features first-time inclusion of Germany-based defender Fabio Grüber and the return of goalkeeper Pedro Gallese.
- Sparrings named for experience with the senior group include César Bautista, Jair Moretti, Rafael Guzmán, Francesco Andrealli and Philipp Eisele.
- Forward Luis Ramos was omitted from the list; a Colombian report that he requested to skip the call-up is contested by Peruvian journalist Gustavo Peralta.