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Barreto to Lead Peru in SAFAP-Organized Friendly vs Bolivia on Dec. 21

The union-run game is non-official with kit and broadcast limits, a stopgap as the federation targets a permanent coach in early 2026.

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Overview

  • The Dec. 21 match in Chincha will be run by SAFAP rather than the FPF, so Peru will not use the official national kit and any TV coverage will require separate rights deals.
  • As it is not a FIFA date, Barreto is expected to rely largely on domestic-based players, while Bolivia may use the fixture as part of its repechage preparation.
  • Barreto’s interim record stands at 0 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw from three friendlies against Chile (twice) and Russia, with 3 goals scored and 5 conceded.
  • The FPF intends to appoint a permanent coach in early 2026, and reporting indicates Gustavo Álvarez is not Peru’s leading option while Chile has contacted him.
  • Player scrutiny has sharpened, with Reimond Manco and Juan Jayo criticizing Jairo Concha after the Chile loss, even as debutant Fabio Gruber earned positive reviews.