“I think and feel that one is where God decides”, the best phrases of Fossati in his presentation as coach of Peru

Jorge Fossati He was officially presented as the new coach of the Peruvian soccer team. The Uruguayan coach will have the complicated mission of straightening the path of the Bicolor after their bad start in the Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, in which they are in last position with just two points.

Accompanied by the president of the Peruvian Football Federation (FPF), Agustin Lozanoand the general director of football of the FPF, Juan Carlos Oblitasthe brand new white and red strategist expressed his gratitude for having been taken into account to assume the position, and although he did not promise results, he did say that he will leave his “soul” in the work he does in command of everyone’s team.

Below we present the best phrases he left Jorge Fossati in his official presentation as coach of Peru:

About his arrival to the national team

“I thank God, I think and feel that one is where God decides. I thank the president and Juan Carlos Oblitas for the trust in my coaching staff to lead the national team.”

About Juan Reynoso

“We have not the slightest doubt, clarifying that I am not a friend of Reynoso because life did not cross our path, Knowing their career and that of their coaching staff, I have no doubt that they put their soul into this.”

About Gianluca Lapadula

“Lapadula has been injured, he is injured now, how he will get to March, I don’t know. If he does not arrive well in March, he will not be there, or in one of those, as it is FIFA date, we invite him to be there, but he will not be in the squad.simply to gain time.”

About his objectives with the national team

“You know me. I don’t promise results, but I do promise to put your soul into the work. There is no greater goal than for the fan to regain joy and if we achieve it, we will be the happiest.”

About your game idea

“We are not going to change the idea. The system is something within the idea, but it is nothing more than the distribution of the footballers on the field. The line of three defenders is an approach that we like, but there is no magic system.”

About work times with the selection

“Selection times are short in specific jobs. In this context, they are minor. So the first big objective is to optimize times. It is time to see and meet the players who are in the country.”

About the Qualifiers and the Copa América

“The goal is the Qualifiers, but that intermediate goal is the Copa América and will be of relevant importance. “I am interested in reaching September in the best conditions.”

About the affection of the fans

“We have received love and respect from Universitario fans and also from other clubs in general. That has given us the pride of leading a team that is not just anyone. “It is an honor to be here.”

About the March friendlies

“There is, so far, nothing confirmed for March (regarding the possible friendlies against Italy and Guatemala).”