The Peruvian team was defeated against Germany last Saturday, March 25th, in their first friendly match of 2023 until FIFA date, putting on a horrific performance that left the fans very worried. It’s true that the game and attitude changed in the second half, but what was shown in the first half cast doubt on the approaches the ‘Cabezón’ were making in the team, such as the defender’s back three, Renato Tapia as a libero, etc. At the end of the game, the national strategist made statements about the fall of Peru, but this made fans on social networks dissatisfied and they began to call for the departure of DT and replace him with another coach like José Nestor pekerman .
Since Reynoso took charge of the Blanquirroja, the team has played five games, recording two losses and three wins. However, the “chess player” does not find the key to victory over the top teams: First he lost to Mexico, now to Germany.
The statistics against the Germans were clear in the last game: Peru didn’t have a shot on goal in the 90 minutes and were outclassed in possession by a lot, which was expensive in the end because the Germans found the damage areas and the penalty area, with which they scored two goals took the lead.
The performance of the Peru team rocked the internet and fans demanded that Reynoso give up his position and hire another coach with a view to qualifying. But which technicians are free and could lead the Bicolor?
The coaches who could take over the Peru team if Reynoso leaves
Should there be a hypothetical exit for Juan Reynoso before the start of the qualifiers, the Peruvian Football Federation (FPF) has few options to consider. A coach who recently became a free agent Jose Nestor Pekermanwho gave up his position as coach of the Venezuelan team.
A strategist with qualifying experience, the Argentinean led Argentina (2006) and Colombia (2014-2018) to the World Cup and also achieved good figures: winning nine games, drawing three and losing two.
José Néstor Pékerman was world champion with teams from Argentina and Colombia. Photo: LR composition/StarPlus Capture/AFP
Jorg Sampaoli would be another possibility. The “Little Man” was always one of the most popular requests when the Peruvian team didn’t have a defined strategist. He is currently unemployed after being sacked from Sevilla in Spain over poor results. The Argentine left the Spaniards just outside the relegation zone.
Jorge Sampaoli is no longer directing in Spain. Photo: Seville
Gustave Alfaro He is another DT who has had good results in recent years. The technical director had a good time in Ecuador and brought him to Qatar in 2022. Despite being eliminated in the group stage of the World Cup, the former Boca Juniors coach has shown he can make a good process in qualifying.
Gustavo Alfaro ceased to be DT of Ecuador. Photo: EFE
Tite, the Brazilian world champion with Corinthians and former Brazil coach, is on a free transfer after leaving Verdeamarela after the World Cup in Qatar. The strategist lost almost four times with his country’s team. Experience is plentiful.
Tite left Brazil after the World Cup. Photo: EFE
Finally it is Gerhard Martino, who led Mexico at the last World Cup but relinquished his position after being eliminated in the group stage of the World Cup. The ‘Tata’ is without a team despite being called up as the new Boca Juniors coach, replacing Hugo Ibarra. The Xeneizes are not having a good time in the Argentina tournament and things could change.
Martino led Mexico at the last World Cup. Photo: EFE