The Peruvian team is not having good moments as it is last in qualifying for 2026. After the defeat against Bolivia, fans blamed coach Juan Reynoso for the bad moment and called for his departure. As if that wasn’t enough, fans are demanding the return of Ricardo Gareca, taking advantage of the fact that he is without a team. In fact, speculation increased when word of a visit came ‘Tigre’ on Peruvian soil.
It turns out that the Argentine strategist will be present at the farewell game of Carlos Lobaton, which is played after the game Peru vs. Venezuela for the qualifiers. Ricardo Gareca himself confirmed his presence in this friendly match entitled “The Captain’s Last 90 Minutes”.
“I was never a captain (laughs). We will be present there. It was an honor for me. It will be an honor,” he explained. Ricardo Gareca to the El Portal Celeste page.
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Ricardo Gareca is wanted in Chile
The Chilean media recalled the statements of Ricardo Gareca’s lawyer.Mario Cupeli, who emphasized that one of the conditions for starting negotiations is that the position is not filled. “Less than a month ago, Tigre’s entourage pointed out the conditions under which the former Peru coach could sit down and talk to Chile. Now one of them has already been fulfilled,” said TNT Sports.
DSports also ranked the Argentine among the favorites to wear the La Roja jersey.“Ricardo Gareca, Gustavo Quinteros and Nicolás Córdova“They prove to be natural candidates to succeed the resigned Eduardo Berizzo,” they said.
When is Carlos Lobatón’s farewell game?
Carlos Lobatón’s farewell meeting will take place on Sunday, November 26, from 12:00 p.m. at the Alberto Gallardo Stadium.
When is Peru’s next game?
The Peruvian team’s next appearance in the 2026 World Cup qualification will be the home game against Venezuela. The game will take place on Tuesday, November 21st at the National Stadium in Lima and starts at 9:00 p.m. (Peruvian time).