Wilder Cartagena is the first international call-up to join the Peruvian national team

Wilder Cartagena is already in Lima and this morning will be present at La Videna with his colleagues to receive Ricardo Gareca's orders and get to work for the double date of the South American Qualifiers heading to Qatar 2022. The wheel was consulted by the match against Uruguay in Montevideo and replied that “it is a final”.

Around six o'clock on Wednesday night, the midfielder stepped on the Jorge Chávez airport and on the way out he was surrounded by a large crowd of media, who were looking for a statement of the first international call-up who joined the works of the 'white-roja' for the last double Conmebol tournament date.

He first talked about how it comes and the importance of grief. “It's very important, it's a final, we take it that way. We are very motivated to give our best for the selection. It came very well, I worked the 90 minutes every game, I arrived with confidence and continuity”, commented the midfielder.

In addition, he was confident in getting a good result from his visit. “There is a lot of enthusiasm, but first we are going for the match against Uruguay, it is the most important one now. We're going to win. A very difficult match with a very difficult court. A rival with many important players, but I think the national team is capable. We will work to continue making history.

Finally, he told the fans of the 'white-red' to support this crucial moment. “I ask the fans to give a lot of encouragement, it's the moment we need it most. Peru needs to be together and we hope to give everyone a joy.”

Now, Wilder Cartagena will join the work being done since Monday by the players of Liga 1, which is made up of José Carvallo, Angelo Campos, Jhilmar Lora, Christian Ramos, Josepmir Ballón, Aldo Corzo, Jairo Concha, Horacio Calcaterra, Yoshimar Yotun, Christofer Gonzales and Alex Valera. No later than Tuesday the 29 calls by the 'Tigre' will be together in Videna.

PERU ON THE LAST DOUBLE DATE

The Peruvian national team will first face Uruguay on March 24 for the 17th date of the Qatar 2022 Qualifiers in Montevideo. The stadium will be the Centennial, where all tickets have been sold, and the match will start at 06:30pm (Peruvian time). Then he will return to Lima and wait for the Paraguayan national team on March 29 at the National Stadium at the same time and with a capacity of 90% for now. Right now they are fifth with 21 points and with great chances to attend the world championship.

LAST MATCHES BETWEEN PERU AND URUGUAY FOR QUALIFIERS

Qatar 2022 World Cup: Peru 1-1 Uruguay

World Cup Russia 2018: Peru 2-1 Uruguay

World Cup Russia 2018: Uruguay 1-0 Peru

World Cup Brazil 2014: Peru 1-2 Uruguay

World Cup Brazil 2014: Uruguay 4-2 Peru

Spain 2010 World Cup: Peru 1-0 Uruguay

Spain 2010 World Cup: Uruguay 6-0 Peru

World Cup Germany 2006: Peru 0-0 Uruguay

World Cup Germany 2006: Uruguay 1-3 Peru

2002 Korea-Japan World Cup: Peru 0-2 Uruguay

THE LAST MATCHES BETWEEN PERU AND PARAGUAY FOR QUALIFYING

Qatar 2022 World Cup: Paraguay 2-2 Peru

World Cup Russia 2018: Paraguay 1-4 Peru

World Cup Russia 2018: Peru 1-0 Paraguay

World Cup Brazil 2014: Paraguay 1-0 Peru

World Cup Brazil 2014: Peru 2-0 Paraguay

World Cup Spain 2010: Paraguay 1-0 Peru

World Cup Spain 2010: Peru 0-0 Paraguay

World Cup Germany 2006: Paraguay 1-1 Peru

World Cup Germany 2006: Peru 4-1 Paraguay

2002 Korea-Japan World Cup: Paraguay 5-1 Peru

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