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Peru Copa America 2024 squad: Which Blanquirroja are going to the USA?

Peru can be labelled as the underdogs heading into the tournament. But who is in their 2024 Copa America squad?

Given a dismal showing in the ongoing World Cup 2026 qualifiers, Peru will need to punch above their weight in the 2024 Copa America.

La Blanquirroja made it to the last four in four of their last five Copas, besides having won the tournament twice (1939 and 1975). Their recent best was a runner-up finish in the 2019 edition that was held in Brazil.

Peru may be termed as the underdog after being drawn to face Argentina, Chile and Canada.

After a stint with Peruvian first-division side Universitario de Deportes, Uruguayan manager Jorge Fossati was announced as the head coach of the Peru national football team.

With upcoming international friendly games against Paraguay and El Salvador on June 7 and 14, respectively, who will make Fossati's Copa America squad? GOAL takes a look...

  • Pedro Gallese PeruGetty Images

    GOALKEEPERS

    Orlando City's Pedro Gallese has over 100 international appearances and would remain the number one choice in goal.

    While Carlos Caceda and Diego Romero have been named in the partial preliminary list, Gallese is the only one to be called up for the friendly matches against Paraguay and El Salvador.

    NameClub
    Pedro GalleseOrlando City
    Carlos CacedaMelgar
    Diego RomeroUniversitario
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  • Luis Advincula Boca entrenamiento 2024@BocaJrsOficial

    DEFENDERS

    Luis Advincula is likely to remain the first choice at right-back, with Marcos Lopez assuming the responsibility at left-back.

    Luis Abram, Alexander Callens, Miguel Araujo, and Anderson Santamaria are among the experienced centre-backs in the side, but along with Lopez, have not been listed in the preliminary squad but are set to partake in the June friendlies.

    Oliver Sonne is also set to join Advincula and co. for the last two friendlies ahead of the Copa America finals.

    NameClub
    Alexander CallensAEK Athens
    Anderson SantamariaAtlas
    Gu-Rum ChoiADT
    Luis AbramAtlanta United
    Luis AdvinculaBoca Juniors
    Marcos LopezFeyenoord
    Matias LazoMelgar
    Miguel AraujoPortland Timbers
    Nelson CabanillasUniversitario
    Oliver SonneSilkeborg
    Paulo ReynaTalleres
    Renzo GarcesAlianza Lima
  • Piero Quispe Universitario 2023Getty

    MIDFIELDERS

    Celta Vigo's Renato Tapia is the most experienced midfielder in the contingent.

    Orlando City's Wilder Cartegena can marshal the midfield as well as the comparatively more experienced Piero Quispe of Pumas UNAM.

    Jesus Castillo and Sergio Pena would push for their places, too, being called up for the June friendlies.

    NameClub
    Alfonso BarcoDefensor Sporting
    Catriel CabellosAlianza Lima
    Jairo ConchaUniversitario
    Jesus CastilloGil Vicente
    Jorge MurrugarraUniversitario
    Kenji CabreraMelgar
    Martin TavaraSporting Cristal
    Piero QuispePumas UNAM
    Renato TapiaCelta Vigo
    Sergio PenaMalmo
    Wilder CartagenaOrlando City
  • Paolo Guerrero PeruGetty

    FORWARDS

    Andre Carillo, who started against Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay in the World Cup qualifiers, has been included in the squad for the friendlies. Gianluca Lapadula has assumed the responsibility upfront, whenever required.

    Andy Polo can be deployed on either side but is predominantly a right winger, with Bryan Reyna and Franco Zanelatto emerging as the options down the left flank. Among the trio, only Reyna has been called up for the Paraguay and El Salvador friendlies.

    NameClub
    Alex ValeraUniversitario
    Andre CarilloAl-Qadsiah
    Andy PoloUniversitario
    Bryan ReynaBelgrano
    Fabrizio RocaSport Boys
    Franco ZanelattoAlianza Lima
    Gianluca LapadulaCagliari
    Luis IbericoRiga
    Jhamir D'ArrigoAlianza Lima
    Joao GrimaldoSporting Cristal
    Jose RiveraUniversitario
    Kevin QuevedoUnivesidad Catolica
    Paolo GuerreroUniversidad Cesar Vallejo
    Raul RuidiazSeattle Sounders
  • Jorge Fossati PeruGetty Images

    EXPECTED XI

    Fossati may use a 3-5-2 arrangement at the Copas, with Pedro Gallese in goal.

    Bryan Reyna could join Gianluca Lapadula upfront, while Marcos Lopez is likely to start further up on the left side with Luis Advincula on the right flank.

    Sergio Pena, Jesus Castillo and Piero Quispe would manage the affairs in the middle, while Miguel Araujo, Anderson Santamaria and Luis Abram hold the fort at the back.

    Peru XI (3-5-2): Gallese; Araujo, Santamaria, Abram; Advincula, Pena, Castillo, Quispe, Lopez; Reyna, Lapadula.

  • Pedro Aquino Perú 2021

    NOTABLE ABSENTEES

    Ahead of the friendly against Nicaragua, defensive midfielder Pedro Aquino pulled out of the squad due to injury and is unlikely to return.

    NameClub
    Pedro AquinoSantos Laguna