The Peruvian team is going through a difficult time both on and off the field. In the Greens, the Blanquirroja is in last place in the South American qualifying table with just 2 points, while abroad the FPF has negotiated with the representative of Juan Reynoso about the amount to be paid for the departure of the former Cruz coach Blue.
There is also a new concern, as every team is threatened with a drastic sanction from FIFA. After finishing the duel with Vinotinto, the Venezuelan players tried to approach the public but were stopped by the national police, which led to an altercation between both parties.
This event was reported by the Venezuelan Football Federation, which did not hesitate to express its displeasure at what its footballers had experienced. “It is very serious that one of our players was injured by an officer (police) while approaching our fans to give them a jersey, an act that is absolutely normal and usual at any football match,” said the FVF in a statement.
This incident could cost the national team dearly, as there is a possibility that the organization that regulates this beautiful sport will punish Peru with the deduction of points, leaving the Blanquirroja in a more complicated situation than it is currently experiencing.
The team of all players would not be the only team that could be sanctioned by FIFA. Brazil would also be punished for what happened in the Maracana stands before the game against Argentina, where several Albiceleste fans were attacked by Canarinha fans and security forces.
Hoping that this doesn’t affect their score, the Peruvian team is working on parting ways with Reynoso in order to look for a replacement who can put the Blanquirroja on the path to victory.
In the current qualification process, the national team failed to win a single match (2 draws and 4 defeats), but 2024 will be a great opportunity to form a team that can compete for qualification for the 2026 World Cup. Peru will play a few friendlies in March, probably against European rivals, and in June he will head to the United States to take part in the Copa América.