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Peru Names Youth-Heavy Squad for Russia Tour as Barcelona Friendly Falls Through

Manuel Barreto calls the November call-up a bridge to widen Peru’s player pool.

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.