“We must be grateful”: citizens speak out after the departure of Ricardo Gareca from the national team of Peru

Argentine coach Ricardo Gareca did not renew his contract with the club. Peru national teamthus ending the process that led us to the World Cup after 36 years and in which we finished second in the America’s Cup, in addition to being one step away from achieving a second World Cup qualification.

Team RPP News He took to the streets to get the opinion of the people of Lima, who were talking about the departure of the “Tiger”. Our correspondent arrived at Villa Deportiva Nacional (Videna), in San Luis, where he was talking to some passers-by.

“It’s very unfortunate. I’m surprised Gareka took us to the World Cup. Must go on. Let’s do something!” said the woman who remembered the classification Russia 2018.

The young man, for his part, felt that it would be difficult to replace Gareka. “It’s in the hands of the Peruvian leadership, and if they can find another technician better than Gareka,” he said.

open mics

A few minutes before, RPP Noticias opened their microphones to their listeners to share their opinion on the departure of Ricardo Gareca. Opinions were mixed.

“This is not sad news. I’m happy because Gareka should not continue. I don’t think that in such a poor country a coach earns so much. Peru is not in the conditions,” the man said.

“You should be grateful for what he did for Choice. The fact that we took us to the World Cup with the players we have is commendable, but everything has a cycle. I think he is leaving with a good name,” said the young man.

The other gentleman was grateful to Gareka for what he had done in commanding Peru national teambut felt he had made a mistake in the World Cup play-off match against Australia.

The man recommended John Reynoso as a replacement for the “Tiger”. “The new coach should be Peruvian, it should be Juan Reynoso, he knows Peruvian football very well,” he said.