Pedro Gallese on Joao Grimaldo: “I think Peru has gained one more player”

The goalkeeper of the Peruvian soccer team Pedro Gallese considered that the two-color team “has gained one more player” with Joao Grimaldoa young Sporting Cristal player who, at 20 years old, was able to debut last Tuesday in the match against Brazil in Lima (0-1) for the second date of the 2026 Qualifiers.

The national goalkeeper expressed his opinion about Grimaldo’s debut with the two-color jersey. “I think Peru has gained one more player with Grimaldo. “He did very well, he came in and gave us air for the band,” said the national goalkeeper in statements to the press, before returning to the United States to rejoin his club, Orlando City.

“Joao already knew what he had to do. The only thing I could tell him is to do his thing. Let him demonstrate above what he has been demonstrating in his club because the entire group is going to support him,” he added.

As recalled, Joao Grimaldo entered the field of play at 46′ to replace Andy Polo. The young footballer showed good moments with the ball at his feet and even starred in an action in which he broke the mark of two Brazilians and generated a yellow card for the rival.

Peru lost 0-1 against Brazil in a match that was decided after 89 minutes thanks to a header scored by the defender. Marquinhos.