Overview
- Peru opened the Menezes era without a win, falling to Senegal and drawing 2-2 with Honduras in European friendlies.
- Tapia, a long-time Peru midfielder, was not called for those matches despite regular starts this year for Al Wasl in the United Arab Emirates.
- Luis Tapia said his son does not feel pushed out and believes selections should follow player performance.
- He also said there has been no conversation with Menezes and argued Peru will need experience for June’s friendly against Spain in Puebla, Mexico.
- Defender Miguel Araujo delivered a blunt self-critique after the tour, saying the team must raise its work rate to improve results.