Alexander Callens is emerging as a starter in the match between the Peruvian team against Australia. The defender has the encouragement of the national fans and New York City also wished him success in the playoffs for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
The ‘Citizens’ published a note on their website and recalled that the defender made his debut with the ‘Blanquirroja’ in a friendly match against Mexico in 2013. The American cast stressed that the footballer played friendly matches with the ‘Bicolor’ until he won to Ricardo Gareca’s confidence in the 2021 Copa América.
“Everyone at the club would like to wish Alexander good luck as he tries to help secure his country’s place in the tournament this winter.”New York City wrote. “If he is successful, it will be only the second time in Peru’s history that he has qualified for consecutive World Cups.”he added.
Alexander Callens also took ownership of the light blue team this season. So far, the player has played 19 games (MLS and Concachampions) among which he has scored three goals, despite being a defender.
Peru vs. Australia: When and where will the playoffs be played?
The squad led by Ricardo Gareca will jump onto the pitch at the Ahmad Bin Ali stadium, located in Rayán (Doha). The contest will be played from 1 in the afternoon (Peruvian time), on Monday, June 13. As FIFA announced, the playoff will be a single match. It is important to mention that the winner of this match will share group D with France, Denmark and Tunisia in the 2022 World Cup.