Gallese: “It is my duty to be at the next World Cup”

Less than four months before the start of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Pedro Gallez He stressed the need for the Peruvian national team to continue to strengthen itself in friendly matches in order to reach the road leading to the World Cup well.

“The important thing here is to strengthen the group, for the technical leadership to continue to get to know us and to reach the playoffs well.” Bicolor captain pointed out sports About the friendlies against Germany and Morocco last March.

Gallizzi revealed that his Uruguayan teammate Facundo Torres in Orlando City had warned him that South Korea and Japan were wary rivals. “They are important teams for us. The important thing is that they are matches to get to the playoffs well, to recognize mistakes to correct them and to get to the playoffs well, because everyone wants to be 100%.”shown.

Having missed out on the World Cup in Qatar in the qualifiers, the 33-year-old goalkeeper has been strong about his qualifier goals. “It’s an obligation to be in the next World Cup. I think you have to reach the last dates among the first to qualify”confirmed.

Pedro Gallese did not hesitate to show himself in favor of the return of Paolo Guerrero to the Peruvian national team, after a long absence due to lack of activity and injuries. “He has experience, hierarchy and acceptance of the group and he is doing well. I hope he continues to establish himself at his club so he has the chance to come back. I have no problem with him being a leader. There are many leaders in the group and if he comes to add”pointed out.

It is noteworthy that Pedro Galizi will visit Juan Reynoso, coach of the Peruvian national team, in the coming days On Sunday they toured the US to visit Major League Soccer selectees who had their first meeting with Miguel Traucco of the San Jose Earthquakes.