The Peruvian team is in last place South American qualifiers on the way to the 2026 World Cup after a 1-1 draw against Venezuela at home. Subsequently, various media reported that Juan Reynoso will no longer work as Bicolor’s coach due to poor results. Against this background, it was announced that the Peruvian Football Federation (FPF) would be targeting three foreign coaches to replace “Cabezón”.
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Who are the three technicians who could lead the Peruvian team?
According to commentator Peter Arévalo, the national leadership had already been in contact with the Argentine strategists. José Nestor Pékerman, Jorge Sampaoli j Hernan Crespo.
“What I know is that the three technicians with whom there was environmental contact and in some cases personal contact are Argentinian. Pékerman, Sampaoli and Crespo are technicians who were able to have contact through their environment,” he explained in “Under Pressure”.
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What is the current situation of José Pékerman, Jorge Sampaoli and Hernán Crespo?
At the moment, Jose Pekerman He is a free agent. The 74-year-old strategist led the Venezuelan national team until March 2023. He previously coached Colombia and Argentina, among others.
On his part Jorge Sampaoli It is also without a club. The “Little Man’s” last team was Flamengo from Brazil, which he left due to poor results. Previously, he was in charge of Sevilla, Marseille, Santos, Atlético Mineiro, Argentina national team, etc.
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Finally, Hernan Crespo He is the coach of Al-Ain FC in the United Arab Emirates’ premier league. He previously wore the jersey of Al-Duhail SC of Qatar, Sao Paulo of Brazil and Defensa y Justicia of Argentina.
Juan Reynoso wants to continue as coach, but the FPF is seeking to terminate his contract
According to journalist Gustavo Peralta of Libero and L1 Radio, the FPF is trying to break ties with the DT, but Juan Reynoso is sticking to the position, so negotiations on his continuity are complicated.
Gustavo Peralta’s tweet about Juan Reynoso. Photo capture
When will Peru’s next qualifying match take place?
The Peruvian team They must host Colombia on the seventh day of South American qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. This duel is scheduled for September 5, 2024 at the National Stadium in Lima.