Overview
- Carlos Zambrano told Ricardo Gareca on the La Sustancia podcast that he took himself out of Peru selection during the build-up to the 2018 World Cup.
- He said he stayed away for about two and a half years before working back through club form to play in a Copa América run that reached the final.
- The 36-year-old, now with Sport Boys, said he feels ready to help the national team once he gets into top shape and proves it on the field.
- Gareca urged him to “change the chip” and said a fully focused Zambrano would return to the radar of current Peru coach Mano Menezes.
- Selection remains up to the current staff, with any call-up contingent on Zambrano’s fitness and performance.