"Although it is a great honor and appreciation of my athletic performance, I have consciously decided against the matches with the Peruvian national team. My focus is clearly on supporting my club and the team as best as possible during a challenging phase of the season."
"I will use the international break to continue offering my services & to support 1. FC Köln in the mission of staying in the league as much as I can."
"The last time he played for Peru he suffered an injury that kept him out for over an entire month. Who knows if that played a role in his thinking."
"Chávez will remain on the single Peru cap and the option of representing Germany remains open, although the chances seem very slim."
Felipe Chávez signed a new contract with Bayern Munich and made his debut for Peru and the club. He is currently on loan at 1. FC Köln, where he has made three appearances. Coach Lukas Kwasniok is focusing on experienced players as the team fights relegation. Chávez declined a call-up to the Peruvian national team to concentrate on his club's needs. He aims to help Köln stay in the league, especially after suffering an injury during his last international match, which kept him out for over a month.
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