Ricardo Gareca marked a before and after in the Peruvian team. There is no doubt that in some way the “Tigre” revolutionized national football, ensuring that the Red-Blanquirroja remained competitive in the tournaments in which they took part, a competition and a dream that came before was lost upon her arrival. The Argentine arrived March 2015 and departed July 2022 after failing to get a ticket for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
In a recent interview, Ricardo Gareca recalled his stay in Peru. The Tiger’ assured that he was always treated well here despite some negative results and explained that he was having a great time as a bicolor coach.
“Peru is a beautiful country and it is very hot in Peru. I had a great time in Peru. Whether the results came in or not, they treated me well at all times,” Gareca told Carve Deportiva, a Uruguayan radio station.
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The 65-year-old is currently a strategist is without a team after his departure from Argentina’s Vélez Sarsfield in June of this year. The former Universitario coach had the chance to reach the Bahrain team but turned down the proposal.
What stats did Gareca have with the Peru team?
The Argentina coach has led the Reds and Whites in 96 games. Of all, he recorded a total of 38 wins, 23 draws and 35 losses.