Gianluca Lapatula christens Jorge Fossati 'El Nono' when asked to define Peru coach

A new era Team Peru This Friday, March 22 began with an introduction George Fossati At the command of 'Two Colors' in front of his mate Nicaragua And with goals from the winger the result was 2-0 Joao Grimaldo and forward Gianluca Lapadula. With the arrival of Uruguay i saw, a breath of fresh air not only for the fans but also for the players. This is evidenced by his baptismal nickname. 'Bambino' Once played in an international friendly match Alejandro Villanueva Stadium success

to 'Two Colors' 13 minutes was enough for him to clear the pledge before the representative of CONCACAF And the Cagliari striker also had a great evening as he converted again 'Everybody's Team' After a year and a half drought. So, once the conflict was over Mature, 'Labacol' As requested by the journalist Pedro Garcia For a field interview.

In the first instance, Garcia Corguera He consulted Lapatula vargus He observes next for his feelings after the preparation game Copa America 2024 In America. “I'm very good, happy with the game, how we played and the result,” replied the Turin native succinctly.

He prefers not to talk about his goal and insists that the most important thing is the level of collective display. “Of course, but the most important thing is the team and I'm sure we'll get out of this situation (finally). Qualifiers 2026),” he added.

In the following moments of the conversation, the 34-year-old striker was asked about the new style and game plan proposed by the Inca team. Fossati lurrachii to the head. The Italian-Peruvian praised and surprised the coach. “The author has very good ideas and is very professional and you should follow him. As always, we must stand together, united,” he noted.

Almost at the end of the speech, the presenter Movistar GamesGianluca asked for Lapatula's definition 'Charroo'. “Fossati, how do you define it. In these few days of training, he is a very professional guy, coach, seen many times in Uruguay, in Qatar, now in Peru. How can you define it? You come to Italy, they ask you, how is Fossati?” What do you mean,” asked the interlocutor.

The former AC Milan's response not only surprised but also caused laughter and applause among the TV presenters as he characterized him as a “grandfather” for the wisdom he possesses. “He 'no no'Grandfather, he is like a grandfather, the way he talks to us, the way he takes care of us and a lot of good ideas, really. The 'Professor' knows a lot”, he emphasized.

Finally, he commented on some instructions given to him by the senior coach at the end of 90 minutes. “He said something to me about the field, I need to keep the ball more, something like that. I don't think he cares, we need to progress, that's true, without a doubt.”