A new era begins for the Peruvian team under the command of Jorge Fossati. The Uruguayan coach left the Universitario bench to face this big challenge after Juan Reynoso's poor results. Therefore, in the following note we address the question that many Peruvians ask themselves: when will he return to Lima to introduce himself as the new Bicolor coach?
Jorge Fossati is officially introduced as coach of the Peruvian team
According to journalist Kevin Pacheco Jorge Fossati plans to return to the country this Monday, January 8, to take over as the new coach of the Peru national team..
Fossati will arrive in Lima this Monday, January 8th. Photo: X/Kevin Pacheco
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Two days later, specifically on Wednesday the 10th, he will be introduced as the new coach of the Bicolor at 12 p.m. during a press conference in Videna. This will be the third time the 71-year-old strategist has managed a national team, having already done so in Uruguay and Qatar.
Could Jorge Fossati make his debut as Peru coach against Italy?
In the last few hours, information emerged that the Peruvian team would play an international match against Italy in the United States. According to the newspaper La Gazzetta, the four-time champions will face two South American teams, including the Bicolor.
Fossati could make his debut against Italy. Photo: Taken by La Gazzetta
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Now it's important to note that there is no confirmed date for this game yet; however, it would take place in March. “There are still a few steps left, but a friendly match between the Peruvian team and Italy in the United States in March is imminent, using the FIFA date of the 18th to 26th,” said journalist Gustavo Peralta.