The Peruvian team lost both of their games in this double date of the 2026 qualification and coach Juan Reynoso was the most criticized. The national strategist was not only asked about his style of play, but also about his recent statements on the subject League 1. Exactly these DT of the University, Jorge Fossati, was asked about the level of the local tournament.
During the training of the “U” team at the Monumental Stadium, the Uruguayan strategist spoke to the media and answered a question related to the level of the team League 1. Jorge Fossati summed it up when he said that in his opinion Peruvian football is “very demanding”.
“League 1 requires a lot of commitment and effort because I think there are a lot of strong and competitive teams there (…) The other thing is that unlike other leagues I’ve been in in South America, because of the geographical situation becomes more intense.” “Here you go from playing on the ground to playing at height. Another day you have to play in heat or humidity. From this point of view, League 1 is very demanding from a physical point of view,” explained the cream strategist.
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What did Juan Reynoso say about Reyna and Grimaldo?
In the press conference after the game against Argentina,Juan Reynosotried to explain why he didn’t put Bryan Reyna and Joao Grimaldo in the starting lineupPeruvian team.
“Unfortunately, Bryan and Joao, who have impressive talent, are unable to last even 60 minutes. These are the shortcomings that the local league gives us. We saw it with Franco (Zanelatto), who has strength and energy, but in the 50th minute.” “It was liquidated. The same thing would have happened if the two (Reyna and Grimaldo) had started,” he said.
When is the next Universitario game?
The matchUniversitario vs. Cusco FCThe 18th date of the 2023 Clausura tournament will be played this Saturday, October 21, at the Inca Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium.