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Gareca Defends Cueva’s Value as Peru’s Team Enters Interim Rebuild

He argues Cueva is a rare talent who requires close, hands-on management.

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Overview

  • Speaking on Oct. 3 on the YouTube show Pase Filtrado, former Peru coach Ricardo Gareca lamented Christian Cueva’s exclusion, calling it a waste of talent that is not abundant.
  • Gareca said Cueva performs best with tight support and oversight and added the midfielder tends to fare better when playing abroad.
  • He rejected claims that Cueva is easily replaceable, warning that discarding such a profile sacrifices qualities Peru lacks.
  • Gareca urged backing for interim coach Manuel Barreto and director general Jean Ferrari, saying the FPF must clearly define the national team’s direction.
  • Interim selections moved ahead for friendlies against Chile on Oct. 10 in Concepción and Russia in November, with Manuel Barreto naming a roster that includes Bayern Munich prospect Felipe Chávez and, per journalist César Vivar, adding staffers Marko Ciurlizza, Salomón Libman, Renzo Revoredo and Diego Labrucherie.