Overview
- Gruber featured in a practice match against Sochi FC, producing a notable through ball that raised anticipation for his inclusion.
- Journalist Gustavo Peralta reports that Piero Quispe and Alex Valera are expected starters alongside Gruber, though the official XI has not been released.
- Peru faces Chile on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at Fisht Stadium in Sochi at 12:00 p.m. Peru time, with América TV and ATV free-to-air, Movistar Deportes on cable, and América tvGo streaming.
- Valera strengthened his case to start by scoring a late equalizer in the 1-1 draw with Russia in St. Petersburg.
- Gruber is a German–Peruvian center back who captains FC Nürnberg in Germany’s 2. Bundesliga, and ex-international Reimond Manco said the FPF may be considering Barreto as a permanent coach.