The Peruvian team He will be without a coach when Juan Reynoso’s departure from technical management becomes official. The 53-year-old coach will leave the command of the Bicolor upon his arrival in August 2022, replacing Ricardo Gareca. His departure is a reaction to the poor results achieved by the national team in these 2026 qualifiers, which is why the FPF board has decided to no longer support him. A few days after the draw against Venezuela, Juan Carlos Oblitas had the task of informing him that his trial was over.
Amid this panorama, several names of coaches have entered the orbit of the FPF to take the reins of the Peruvian team. One of them would have been Jorge Fossati, a coach who just won the championship with Universitario last season. Despite these rumors, there has been no official statement from the parties involved.
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But this Wednesday, November 29th, the interim administrator of the Universitario, Jean Ferraricommented on this and denied that there had been any rapprochement with the Peruvian Football Federation (FPF).
What did Ferrari say about Jorge Fossati’s possible departure to join the Peruvian team?
“There are a lot of people who have a preference for a certain coach or a certain style of coaching. It is normal for these surveys or surveys to take place when something is not working. In our case we have had neither an approach to the FPF nor an opinion from them our position on the continuity of Jorge Fossati requires,” he said in an interview for GolPerú.
Jorge Fossati led the Uruguayan team. Photo: Luis Jiménez/La República
In addition, the Merengue coach stated that he is not thinking about the departure of Jorge Fossati, who has a contract with the “U” until 2025 and is already planning the 100th anniversary.
“We didn’t expect this situation (Fossati’s departure). This makes us proud because it shows us that we have done a great job,” Ferrari added.
What did Jorge Fossati say about leading the Peruvian team?
In the preview of Peru’s match against Venezuela on the 6th day of the 2026 qualification, the experienced Uruguayan coach was asked about leading the national team and indicated that this possibility does not exist because he has respect for a coach who works (Juan Reynoso). ). Furthermore, he clearly emphasized that he was only focusing on the “U”.
“I can’t even think about it. The only thing you try to do is help the country’s team. I wish I could help more, but with 110 percent respect for a coach who works (…) My head is it.” I tuned in to Universitario and that’s it, because these comments and rumors are not from now are. I always tried to empathize 100% with Universitario. I would have felt very bad,” he explained in an interview with Liga 1 Radio.