This Tuesday, August 23, there were various news related to Peruvian football. Due to the 100th anniversary of the Peruvian Football Federation (FPF), Agustín Lozano announced some changes in the 1st Division, 2nd Division, Copa Perú and other national football competitions. It was also revealed who would become the coach of the Blanquirroja U-23 side.
In a press conference, the director of FPF selection said, Juan Carlos Oblitasstated that Juan Reynoso will not be in charge of the U-23, but will be in the hands of another former soccer player of the Peru team.
“Juan will not lead this team, he certainly will Flavio Maestri; It is a measure taken by the Technical Unit for Minors. Certainly, two members of the senior team will travel to watch the U-23 games,” Ciego hinted.
Flavio Maestri became champion with Alianza Lima in 2006 after defeating Cienciano 3-1. Photo: GLR file
In this way, the exgo leader of Alliance of Lima, Sporting Crystal and the ‘You’ de Chile He will have his third coaching experience after being strategist for Bolognesi de Tacna in 2014 and Willy Serrato de La Libertad in 2015.
Flavio Maestri was champion with Sporting Cristal in 1991, 1994, 1995, 1996 and 2002. Photo: File GLR
Selected U23 inspire with Maestri as DT
Matias SucarMannucci’s recent signing for the final tournament, is one of the calls for the national team in this category and expressed his delight at having Maestri as coach.
“The group works very well with teacher Flavio and with the attentive eye of coach Juan Reynoso and his entire technical command,” said the striker, who made his debut with a goal against César Vallejo in the last appointment.
“Having Flavio as a coach helps me a lot, I know what he was like as a striker and I will try to get the best out of him as much as possible. It’s a good and important reference for me,” concluded the footballer at a press conference at the end of training in La Videna.