LIMA, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Peru manager Manuel Barreto has named uncapped center-back Fabio Gruber in his squad for friendlies against Russia and Chile, the Peruvian football federation said on Thursday.
Gruber, who was born in Germany to a Peruvian mother, has made a positive impression this season for FC Nurnberg, which plays in Germany's second tier.
As expected, Barreto included veteran goalkeeper Pedro Gallese, Copenhagen defender Marcos Lopez, Gremio midfielder Erick Noriega and Vancouver Whitecaps forward Kenji Cabrera.
Peru will face Russia in Saint Petersburg on November 12 and Chile in Sochi six days later.
Peru squad:
Goalkeepers: Pedro Gallese, Diego Enriquez, Diego Romero.
Defenders: Miguel Araujo, Luis Abram, Fabio Gruber, Renzo Garces, Cesar Inga, Matias Lazo, Cristian Carbajal, Marcos Lopez.
Midfielders: Jeus Pretell, Erick Noriega, Jesus Castillo, Martin Tavara, Jairo Concha, Piero Cari, Piero Quispe, Maxloren Castro, Carlos Cabello.
Forwards: Alex Valera, Yordy Reyna, Adrian Ugarriza, Kevin Quevedo, Kenji Cabrera, Bryan Reyna, Joao Grimaldo, Jhonny Vidales. ■
