“For Piero that Fossati is on the bench is a blessing”

Tito Chumpitaz’s smile widens when he talks about Piero Quispeone of the discoveries of his academy that today shines in academic. He remembers that when he came into his hands he played as 8, but his dazzling ability made him soon accommodate a few meters further on. “With Jorge Fossati He has much more to grow, it will give him hierarchy, confidence”, he points out. For this reason – he adds – he, that the talented midfielder has the Uruguayan on the bench “is a blessing”.

“Fossati is an elite coach, who has led great teams. This streak of the U in Liga 1 is no coincidence, that it has beaten a team in Argentina either”, indicates the general manager of the academy Héctor Chumpitaz in dialogue with “Trinchera Crema podcast”.

When Piero started playing as a striker, he says that it allowed him to move freely up the attack front, without many brand responsibilities. “Everyone suffered from the ‘dwarf’, because of his ability it was very difficult to catch him. Once, playing against San Martín, he went all in with the ball to the opposite goal. Recently he almost got a similar play. He is used to doing that, he is very skilled, ”he indicates.

He also praised his leadership qualities. “He always asks for the ball. If he has to go down to the area to look for her, he’s going to do it. And if he has to grab the spear, he will. He is very warrior ”, he points out. Regarding his performance against Gimnasia y Esgrima, for the Copa Sudamericana, he highlighted the attacking plays he put together with Nelson Cabanillas, another of his discoveries, who has also experienced notable growth since Fossati’s arrival.

He believes that the high level that both are showing makes the possibility that they are part of the 2024 squad complex, when Universitario celebrates its 100th anniversary. “God willing they can get there, I see it as a bit difficult. The U also needs to sell to put together a good team, unfortunately this business is like that, ”he commented.