The main goal—classification to World Championship– was not achieved, but the Peruvian people are still there, applauding and encouraging, eternally grateful to those responsible for so much joy.
Hundreds of ‘Blanquirroja’ fans, who reiterated their recognition as “the best fan in the world”, welcomed the national team as they arrived at Jorge Chávez Airport around midnight after losing to their Australian counterpart in the play-offs. One of those most applauded by fans was Ricardo Gareca, the spiritual leader of a process full of once unimaginable successes. Unfortunately, today the continuity of that process depends on his renewal as technical director of the national team.
Every character in this story has their intentions and motives. At the side of Peruvian Football Federation, there is a more than positive consensus about the work of the “Tiger” and therefore they will do everything possible to ensure that he extends his stay in the “Bicolor”. At the side of Garecathe final decision, at least in football terms, will be subject to the meeting being held today Juan Carlos Oblitas, the sports director of the FPF. Both have been working together since 2015. Their goals and paths usually coincide, which will facilitate the negotiations they will conduct Augustine Losano Tomorrow in Videna. There, the head of the FPF will meet both with his board and with Gareca to define the immediate future of the “Sele”.
Support for. The Peruvian fans took the “Sele” in style. Photo: spread
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“We respected his contract very much, we hope that we can focus on the playoff game and talk about his continuity or non-continuity later. I think now that we know all the results it’s time to talk to him. Let’s see, what will come next. We would like, I don’t know if he (Gareca) wants to continue or not,” said Lozano on the Peruvian arrival. In addition, the president of the highest body in national football made it clear that there were no other names for the FPF. For now, it’s Gareca or nobody else.
“The deadlines are marked by the upcoming matches that we have (test matches in September and November and the following qualifiers). The work has to go on, and if the work has to go on, we have to work with a person who is leading the selection. We don’t have a plan B while we’re still talking to Professor Ricardo. There is no additional plan,” he added. And now?
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Important. Oblitas has not signed his extension with the FPF for the time being either. His consistency in this position would be key to Gareca’s continuity in the Bicolor.
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Location. According to MisterChip, the Peruvian team is ranked 21st in the next FIFA rankings, which will be published next month. From South America, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Colombia are ahead.
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Diego Penny, former goalkeeper of the Peru national team
“I spoke to Carrillo. He told me they practiced penalties but didn’t know anything about the goalkeeper. The technical command always fills you with information. Maybe they missed it this time.”