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Josef Martinez, Ronald Hernandez called up to Venezuela National Team for World Cup Qualifying camp

Ronald Hernández and Josef Martínez have received national team call-ups to the Venezuela National Team by manager José Pékerman ahead of two CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, joining Miles Robinson, George Bello and Brooks Lennon who are currently with the United States Men’s National Team on international duty.

Venezuela has two World Cup Qualifying matches scheduled during the upcoming FIFA window: at home against Bolivia on Jan. 28 and at Uruguay on Feb. 1. The Vinotinto currently sits in 10th place in the standings with four matches remaining in this World Cup Qualifying cycle.

Hernández has made 27 appearances for Venezuela and recorded one goal and one assist.