Peruvian national team: the schedule of Ricardo Gareca’s technical command with a view to friendlies and qualifying matches

Since the end of last year, some players from the local tournament have been exercising in the Videna with a view to the friendly matches of the Peruvian team against Panama and Jamaica, on January 16 and 20, respectively. After the holidays, the training sessions will resume, but this time under the command of Ricardo Gareca.

According to Depor, the Argentine strategist returns to our country and the plan of the technical command is to start with the work of those summoned this Tuesday, January 4, at La Videna and work in a single shift with the footballers.

Of course, although there will be the presence of some players who are active in foreign leagues, authorizations from their clubs are expected for friendly matches. For now, permits have already been processed with the institutions where Pedro Gallese, Alexander Callens, Edison Flores, Marcos López, Sergio Peña, Yordy Reyna, Andy Polo and Yoshimar Yotún play. If they agree, they may join as guests.

It is important to mention that José Carvallo, Ángelo Campos, Aldo Corzo, Jhilmar Lora, Christian Ramos, Gianfranco Chávez, Renzo Garcés, Nilson Loyola, Josepmir Ballón, Jesús Castillo, Horacio Calcaterra, Christofer Gonzáles, Oslimg Mora, Alex have been considered for this call. Valera and Jefferson Farfán.

Rivals of the Peruvian team in the Qatar 2022 Qualifiers

The Peruvian team is in fifth place (playoff spot) with 17 points, the same number of points as Colombia, which is one step up due to its best goal difference. Both teams will meet next Friday, January 28 at the Metropolitan Stadium in Barranquilla at 4 pm (times for both countries).

Then, the ‘Bicolor’ will receive Ecuador at the National Stadium in Lima on February 1 at 9 pm (Peruvian time). The squad led by Gustavo Alfaro marches in the third box with 23 points and a victory would ensure their qualification for the World Cup.