Overview

• The FPF said Kevin Quevedo was released from the roster at his request for personal reasons after a private conversation with the coaching staff.
• Federation executive Jean Ferrari posted a message of support for the Alianza Lima winger following the announcement.
• No replacement for Quevedo had been announced in the coverage, with Peru set to face Chile on 10 October at Estadio Bicentenario de La Florida in Santiago.
• German outlets, including Bild and the Bundesliga’s channels, highlighted the surprise elevation of Felipe Chávez, who has yet to play for Bayern’s first team.
• Debate over roles continued domestically, with ex-player Mauro Cantoro touting Erick Noriega as captain and Jairo Concha as No. 10, while Sergio Peña acknowledged his omission and said he received no call from the staff.