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What was Peru’s projected starting lineup against Canada at Stade Saputo?
Peru’s projected starting lineup against Canada was built around the same eleven that El Comercio Perú said was expected to start after the draw with Mexico.
Peru’s projected starting XI
According to El Comercio Perú, the projected Peru lineup for the Canada friendly at Stade Saputo was:
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Pedro Gallese |
| Defense | Marcos Huamán, Renzo Garcés, Erick Noriega, Marcos López |
| Midfield | Wilder Cartagena, Oslimg Mora, Yoshimar Yotún |
| Attack | Jairo Vélez, Piero Magallanes, Adrián Ugarriza |
Álex Valera was mentioned as an option from the bench.
What to watch before kickoff
This was a projected lineup, not a final confirmed starting eleven in the provided context. RPP Noticias also reported that Mano Menezes was considering giving minutes to another goalkeeper, so the goalkeeper situation was one area to monitor.
Because friendly lineups can shift close to match time, it is worth checking the official team announcement before treating the eleven as final.
Why was Peru playing Canada in Montreal?
Peru played Canada in Montreal as part of its North American tour ahead of South American qualifying for the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
Why the match was scheduled
El Comercio Perú reported that the Canada match was a FIFA-date friendly at Stade Saputo in Montreal.
The game fit into Peru’s preparation schedule before the South American qualifiers for the 2030 World Cup. In that sense, the Canada vs Peru friendly was not described as a tournament match in the provided context. It was part of Peru’s buildup.
Where it fit in Peru’s tour
The Canada match came during Peru’s North American tour. The same context also says Peru had drawn with Mexico in its previous friendly, and Peru was expected to keep the same starting eleven against Canada.
That makes the Canada game part of a short preparation stretch, rather than a one-off match with no connection to Peru’s broader qualifying plans.
What is not confirmed here
The provided reporting does not include the full tour schedule, kickoff details, or any official qualifying roster changes. For the latest match information, check the official team channels or the listed sources before kickoff.
Could Peru change goalkeepers against Canada?
Yes, a goalkeeper change was possible, but the provided context does not confirm that Peru had already made one.
What Mano Menezes was considering
RPP Noticias reported that Mano Menezes was considering giving minutes to another goalkeeper before Peru’s match against Canada.
That means Pedro Gallese was listed in El Comercio Perú’s projected starting lineup, but the goalkeeper position still had a possible rotation note attached to it.
What was projected
El Comercio Perú’s projected lineup had Pedro Gallese in goal, with Marcos Huamán, Renzo Garcés, Erick Noriega, and Marcos López in defense.
So the cleanest reading is:
- Pedro Gallese was the projected starter.
- Mano Menezes was considering minutes for another goalkeeper.
- The provided context does not say which other goalkeeper would play, or whether the change would happen from the start or during the match.
Check the final team sheet
Because this was a friendly, rotation was a realistic possibility based on the reporting. Still, the final answer depends on the official lineup and substitution decisions, so check the matchday announcement for the confirmed goalkeeper plan.
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