The Peruvian team is facing one of the most difficult starts to a qualification process in recent years. La Bicolor, which was directed until a few weeks ago Juan Reynosois currently in last place in the 2026 qualification with just two points. Now Jorge Fossati, former Universitario coach, will be responsible for taking the reins and leading the entire team in the fight for a place at the next World Cup lead.
In this context, Roberto “Chorri” Palacios spoke about the current situation of bicolor and regretted the departure of Peruvian coach Juan Reynosowho arrived with high expectations but left with many questions about how he accomplished his process.
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What did “Chorri” Palacios say about Juan Reynoso?
“It made me sad that Juan didn’t do well. We were happy about his arrival. Unfortunately he had to go through the worst because if the results aren't right, the first one out is the coach and in.” “In this case, that's what happened. There were many factors,” he said in an interview for “Negrini loknows” on Radio Ovación.
The five-time champion with Sporting Cristal pointed out that the national team is not usually in last place and assured that this situation must cause shame. In addition, he specified that the level of several footballers had decreased compared to the previous process.
“We have to pull ourselves together because we are bottom of the table and that has never happened to Peru. You should be ashamed to be in this position, it's not easy, the performance is also not what we are used to,” he added. .
What did “Chorri” Palacios say about Jorge Fossati?
The former LDU Quito footballer highlighted Fossati's experience and wished success to the experienced Uruguayan strategist, who will lead his third team after his time in Uruguay and Qatar.
“He does a great job, I sincerely hope things go well for us. We all need to find a way to support him and be positive. I want him to be well, just like when he came to Universitario and his face changed.” It's motivation and work. This way we can think about staying afloat,” he said.