Ricardo Gareca referred to his continuity as coach of the Peruvian National Team

Ricardo Gareca gave a press conference to give a balance of the closing of the Peruvian team in the Qatar 2022 Qualifiers in South America, the same ones in which Peru finished in fifth place and will play the playoffs. The Argentine technical director referred to the possibility of renewing with the ‘Blanquirroja’

“I wouldn’t talk about it right now. Our contract had already expired at the end of 2021 but after the pandemic this was extended. Now with the repechage, this extends to that game. I wouldn’t project myself into anything else. Not because I’m satisfied, but right now we’re just focused on winning the playoffs and qualifying for the World Cup.” Gareca said.

On the other hand, he referred to the state of the ‘Bicolor’ for the playoff game: “Peru will be ready by the end of May, when we go to Europe and there we will do the adaptation period. Previous days of what the playoffs mean. Also, have an international match planned.

The team of all finished the CONMEBOL Qualifiers in the fifth box with 24 points as a result of 7 wins, 3 draws and 8 losses. On the last double date, they controversially lost 1-0 to Uruguay at the Centenario Stadium in Montevideo, and defeated Paraguay 2-0 at the National Stadium in Lima.

Now, in that instance, he will face a team from Asia that could be Australia or the United Arab Emirates. Both countries must first meet in a versus to determine the rival of the Peruvian team in June, in Qatar.