Mano Menezes claimed that Felipe Chávez was not called up to the national team due to injury, but the Peruvian played with his club: What is the truth?

A controversy has emerged regarding the Peruvian national team under coach Mano Menezes following the announcement of the squad for upcoming friendlies against Mexico, the United States, Colombia, and Canada.

Menezes stated that young Peruvian prospect Felipe Chávez was left off the roster due to an injury. However, this claim was brought into question after Chávez subsequently played a match for his club team, prompting questions regarding the true reason for his omission from the national selection.