New technical director, new illusion. Argentinian Carlos Compagnucci was unveiled as the new coach at a press conference by Manuel Barreto (sporting director) and Jean Ferrari (interim manager). University of Sports. The 53-year-old strategist, who comes from his stint as assistant to compatriot Mauricio Pellegrino in Spain, England and Argentina, will have his second spell in the cream team after overseeing the ‘U’ in the Clausura in 2005.
“A few years have passed and the club has changed a lot for me. The club was in a different phase, very different from today. I was really surprised how the training ground is (Campo Mar), it wasn’t suitable at the time. Yes to training but we didn’t get a chance to stay. I saw him changed, completely different. another club. Same passion but different club. That was also one of the reasons that made me make this decision,” were the first public words Compagnucci like new DT cream. In the early morning, the Argentine had already led the merengue training session and chatted privately with his managers. In his opinion, the squad he will oversee gives reason for hope.
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“I watched club games. it excites me I have an analysis. Here I am, embarking on this. I have a coaching staff that I trust,” assured the Córdoba native. “I see them in good condition, predisposed. There are great players that I like. You accept these challenges and think that you can do something differently, that you can change it. Techs are so stubborn. It is so. I expect to see a squad here and I bet it’s going better,” he added.
Compagnucci knows perfectly well the reality that the footballer lives, mainly because he was too. Therefore, it will take the strategist some time to determine if he needs reinforcements or if what he has is sufficient. “If we deem it necessary, we will do it. I like to see footballers face to face. This week I want to try them out and see how they stack up. I’m not making any judgments, I just need to see other things about the footballer, not just for a video or a game. I’m looking forward to what I have,” he added to finish off Alex Valera’s missed penalty against Australia. “It gave me courage because you have to have courage to take a penalty in a crucial situation. I plan to speak to him.”
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Compagnucci’s first test will take place this Sunday Sports Huancayo.
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Jean Ferrari, provisional administrator of the Universitario
“A concrete offer for Valera came from Europe and he was ready for the games in Peru. We have not resumed talks.”