Overview

• Interim coach Manuel Barreto is preparing his first call-up after Óscar Ibáñez’s exit, focusing on a generational refresh of the national team.
• Peru faces Chile on Friday, October 10 at 6:00 p.m. Peru time at the Bicentenario de La Florida in Concepción.
• Media outlets differ on the announcement date for the list, with reports pointing to either Friday, October 3 or Sunday, October 6, and some publishing an unconfirmed roster.
• Reports indicate the squad will lean on Liga 1 players while several long-time figures — including Carlos Zambrano, Luis Advíncula, Renato Tapia, Yoshimar Yotún, Pedro Aquino, Sergio Peña and Christian Cueva — are not expected to be included.
• Reserve letters have been sent to Europe-based players with Peruvian ties such as Fabio Gruber and Alex Robertson, with additions expected to be considered for November friendlies that Barreto is also slated to oversee.