During an interview, Jorge Fossati revealed the real reason why the Peruvian team did not play against Italy on the FIFA date.
Jorge Fossati explains why Peru won't play against Italy | Libero composition
One of Jorge Fossati's most controversial decisions was in a friendly against the Peruvian team. Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic. I learned that there are chances to play against Italy on the next date FIFAActors from Central America were selected as contestants.
For this reason, coach Jorge Fossati decided to break his silence and explain why this friendly fight did not happen, that is why when he arrived in Baikal, he first said that the friendship was not yet closed.
“First of all the friendship against Italy was closed is not true.. I came here and there is a closed agreement, do you think I am going to break it? No, it wasn't closed, they were waiting for me. All things considered, Juan's departure and my arrival, there was no one to judge during that period.”He said Successful game.
However, the Uruguayan strategist, when he was already appointed, in FPF They asked him for his opinion, in which he urged them to look for people who were similar to the competitors they faced. America's Cup And, then, in CONMEBOL Qualifications. So I don't want to choose Italy.
“Obviously they asked me for my opinion when I arrived, and my opinion is that we are coming with objectives. Now the Copa America is a big goal, the other one is the qualifiers. What I think is that we have to look for competitors like them. We “They are on our way, that is, the Copa America. And/or the opponents we're going to face in the qualifiers, and I don't think Italy is in that category.”He explained.
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Will Peru face European countries?
Finally, George Fossati revealed that Team Peru European teams and other continents will choose to play with them if they qualify World Cup 2026.
“If God wills, in September or October of 2025, we are thinking of facing the Europeans, the Asians, the teams we can face in the 2026 World Cup.”Punished.
Which Ligue 1 players could Jorge Fossati call up?
There are some football players Liga 1 Who can get place in first call George Fossati Inside Team Peru For the next friendship, the following:
- Edison Flores
- Andy Polo
- Gabriel Cabellos
- Paolo Guerrero
- Joao Grimaldo
- Yoshimar Yotún
- Alto Corso
- Diego Romero
- Renato Solis
