A little over half a year ago Ricardo Gareca He left the Peruvian team after failing to qualify for the Qatar 2022 World Cup. However, his name was called in various clubs and national teams. Lately he’s sounded like a substitute for a compatriot of his.
According to information from the Aztec media Universal, the former footballer would occupy the bench of the Mexico team that was eliminated Gerardo “Tata” Martino after being eliminated in the group stage of the last competition. The goal of this nation’s federation is for the “Tiger” to play the qualifier for the 2026 World Cup, which it will host.
Likewise, TV Azteca added that the former coach of the Peru national team had previously hinted at taking up the post of coach at Cruz Azul and America, but this never happened.
Gareca achieved a qualification for the World Cup and a second place in the Copa America. Photo: FPF
We should mention that the name of Ricardo Gareca He’s not the only one on the Mexico team’s list. There are also old men known as Miguel ‘Piojo’ Herrera, Juan Carlos Osorio and Hugo Sánchez.
Gareca still remembers Peru
Speaking to the show Todo pasa, the 64-year-old technical director recalled the affection he was shown by the Peruvian people as he traveled around the country.
“I love Peru very much. They treated me very well, they open some doors for me to give lectures. There I tell how, after 36 years, the event came about to go to a World Cup. They are a grateful people in that regard and I have great affection for them,” Gareca said.