The Peruvian national team is preparing for its friendly match against Senegal, scheduled for March 30, under the direction of new coach Mano Menezes. Aiming to restore the team’s essence, the Brazilian strategist has decided to implement the 1-4-2-3-1 formation, with young Jairo Vélez playing as the playmaker. Menezes seeks to start his tenure with a victory that will rekindle hope among fans.
In the latest practice, the projected starting eleven includes Pedro Gallese in goal; Oliver Sonne, Miguel Araujo, Alfonso Barco, and Marco López in defense; Erick Noriega and Yoshimar Yotún in midfield; and up front, Carrillo, Cabrera, and Álex Valera. This will be the second encounter between the two teams, the first having taken place in June 2011, where Peru triumphed 1-0 thanks to a goal from Paolo Guerrero.
The match will be played at 11:00 a.m. Peru time, and fans will be able to follow the game live from Paris. For more details on the start of the Menezes era, as we reported in this note, the Blanquirroja is expected to showcase a renewed and competitive style of play.
