That Peru national team It continues to go through important exits in its scheme. Ricardo Gareca, A few days ago he did not reach an agreement on his extension as DT of the Bicolor and now Juan Carlos Oblitas will no longer serve as Sports Director of the Peruvian Football Federation (FPF), after seven years in office.
This Friday, July 22, the also ex-coach offered a few words to clarify the reason for his sacking since, like the ‘Tiger’, he was not found Augustine Losano and its directive to follow the reasons.
What’s more, during the course of his new contract he found out that they would have offered the position to someone else like Roberto Silva. Oblitas has been clear and direct about his relationship with the current President of the Federation.
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The words of Juan Carlos Oblitas
“We cannot be petty about my relationship with Agustín Lozano. I signed a contract with him and although we don’t have a friendly relationship, we had a fluent conversation. Of course we made mistakes. And we could do that even better,” said the ‘Ciego’ in his press conference.
He also specified that he had not completely closed the doors to the FPF and that he did not see himself as an obstacle for the manager and the federation.
“For many people in football I am a rock in the shoe. It wouldn’t have to be for Agustín Lozano. The truth is I can’t apply to the Federation. I spoke to the secretary the same day the bylaw change took place. People come back who want to apply for it. The changes in the Federation have nothing to do with my departure. It would be irrational to think like that,” he said.
Oblitas spoke of his departure from Videna and is not closing the doors to a return. Photo: Captured by Movistar Sports
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Ricardo Gareca: Possible replacement for the “Tiger”
In the national press after it was suggested that Hernán Crespo (Al-Duhail SC), Santiago Solari (free transfer) and Marcelo Bielsa (all foreigners) could be Gareca’s replacements in the final hours; The name of Peruvian strategist Juan Reynoso, who directed Cruz Azul, has gained traction.
Ricardo Gareca was appointed coach of the Peru national team in 2015. Photos: Composition LR/GLR/EFE