Jorge Fossati is getting closer to becoming coach of the Peruvian team. Everything indicates that the Uruguayan coach would carry the diver two-tone, Well, Universitario has made its split official. Given the slim chance of leading the national team, there are doubts as to whether the 71-year-old coach can secure one of the places for the 2026 World Cup. Sergio Markarian This situation is possible.
In an interview with a Uruguayan media, the former Blanquirroja coach assured that his colleague and compatriot Jorge Fossati will qualify Peru for the next World Cup, which will be held in the USA, Mexico and Canada. Markarián specified that although the Bicolor is in last place, this situation can be reversed.
“I think that Jorge will qualify for the World Cup because of his abilities and because I also think that being last in these qualifiers but three points behind the last one who qualified for the World Cup is not a big problem. ” he explained to the program. “Radio Sport 890”.
Jorge Fossati became champion with Universitario after defeating Alianza Lima. Photo: University
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“I am sure that with the wisdom and experience of Jorge and the performance of him and his coaching staff, Peru will be among the seven. I have no doubt,” he added.
Sergio Markarián regrets the departure of Juan Reynoso
Aside from that, Sergio Markarian He spoke about the departure of Juan Reynoso from the Peruvian team. The “Mago” remembered “Cabezón” when he conducted it at the Universitario in 1983.
“The first thing is that I am sad about Reynoso's departure. I had him in my first year in Peru as a footballer. In 1983 I went to coach Universitario and Reynoso was in that team, he was a great collaborator and an exceptional player and therefore arouses sympathy,” explained the Uruguayan strategist.
When is Jorge Fossati's arrival scheduled?
When asked about a specific date for the signing of the contract between Fossati and the FPF, Oblitas assured that he hopes that the negotiations will be concluded soon. “Since the contract between Jorge (Fossati) and Universitario has been terminated, there is no deadline, but I hope it is between today and tomorrow,” he indicated.