The official announcement of his arrival in Videna has not yet taken effect; However, Jorge Fossati does not shy away from giving interviews to the media in his native Uruguay as the owner of the red and white diver. Days ago, the strategist stated that he had already reached an agreement with the Peruvian Football Federation and now, on the Uruguayan radio program “The Voices of Football”, he gave details of his work at the helm of the Bicolor, pointing out that there is none more important task than managing a national team.
“It is an honor to lead a country’s team. We really had a wonderful year with the people of Universitario, it was a place where we felt very comfortable and I'm sure that with time some Universitario fans will understand why I joined the national team and not one another club in Peru. If he had given himself that number, perhaps he would understand his discomfort. “Here there can be no more important 'club' than the national team of a country, at least we Uruguayans are born with the mentality that the national team is the greatest thing there is,” said the former coach of Universitario, who, among other things, asked many things It is also clear that Peru, despite being last in the South American qualification, has many opportunities to achieve its goal.
When asked about the big challenge he will have with the Peruvian team, the strategist said: “The challenge is difficult, very hard, but some situations have arisen that allow us to convince ourselves that it is possible “Firstly because of the abilities of the players, then because of the good reception we have received, not only from the Universitario players but also from the footballers of other clubs, who always greet me with respect.”
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Fossati then highlighted the importance of the Copa América for Peru next year, as has been the case in recent editions. “In March we have a FIFA date and then the Copa América is coming, which in a way will give me more time to have the boys and not only improve footballing and physicality, but also work on harmony as a team. “”
Goal set
The Uruguayan coach didn't hold anything back and also stressed that while it was true that Peru finished last in qualifying, it was still “possible, there is a chance.” “Without the fact that there are six and a half places in the World Cup,” it would be “almost impossible, practically a utopia,” he commented. “It won't be easy, but we will have the Copa América to function better and that makes me very excited.”
Fossati concluded the interview by saying: “There is a clear goal and goal and we will concentrate fully.” There are not many notable young players in Peru, but there are some. I don't care if he's 14 or 42, what interests me is that he shows me on a major league pitch that he's ready to play regardless of his age. The qualifiers continue in September and our nearest rivals are Colombia in Lima; Ecuador, in Quito; and Uruguay in Lima. The immediate idea is to travel to the pre-Olympics and also to be able to travel to some countries to talk to the Peruvian players who are active abroad.” Fossati is expected to be officially announced in the next few hours.
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What's to come Jorge Fossati's journey with the Peruvian team may begin against a European rival. Arrangements have been made to complete the Bicolor friendly duels during FIFA's March dates (March 18 and 26). Peru will play two international friendlies on June 3 and 11 as part of its preparation for the Copa América. It may be carried out on national soil. Then the Copa América 2024 follows from June 20th to July 14th.