Juan Reynoso will stop being a technician Peruvian team in the next few hours or maybe days. The national coach has already been informed that he will no longer be in charge of the Bicolor following poor results in the first six dates of the 2026 South American qualifiers. With Reynoso’s impending departure, one of the names that sounds strong is that of Jorge Fossatian experienced coach who has just made Universitario champion.
Ahead of the Peruvian team’s match against Venezuela on Matchday 6 of qualifying, and amid the tough questions piling up against Juan Reynoso, the Uruguayan coach was asked about the possibility of taking the reins of the Bicolor. Fossati pointed out that this possibility cannot exist because he has respect for a coach who works.
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What did Jorge Fossati say about taking over the technical leadership of the Peruvian team?
“I can’t even think about it. The only thing you’re trying to do is help the national team. I wish I could help them more, but with 110 percent respect for a coach who works,” he replied in an interview with Liga 1 Radio.
The veteran strategist stated that he is fully focused on the top team and all the challenges they face in the upcoming season. Furthermore, he hinted that he would feel bad if he took over the technical management from Blanquirroja.
“My head is on Universitario, and that’s it, because these comments and rumors are not from now. I always tried to empathize 100% with Universitario. I would have felt very bad,” he said.
FPF is negotiating his farewell with Juan Reynoso and agreeing a date to choose the new coach
Líbero journalist Gustavo Peralta recounted details of the Peruvian Football Federation board meeting where Juan Reynoso’s departure was discussed. At this meeting, the return of Ricardo Gareca was ruled out and it was assumed that the new DT elections would take place in January 2024.
Publication about the future of the coach of the Peruvian team. Photo: Twitter/Gustavo Peralta.