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Gareca Rebuts Ferrari, Weighs Silence on Peru National Team

The dispute underscores a coaching transition under an interim staff during a deliberate search for a permanent manager.

Overview

  • Jean Ferrari, the FPF’s director of football, said the generational overhaul should have begun during Ricardo Gareca’s tenure and questioned his frequent media appearances.
  • Gareca replied on Doble Punta that he is not interested in the quarrel, is considering no longer speaking about the team, and noted he is Peru’s most-capped coach with nearly 100 matches.
  • The exchange followed Gareca’s recent view that rushing a generational shift overlooks the value of players accumulating about 80 national-team appearances.
  • Ferrari’s post drew split reactions on social media, with some blaming coaching choices and others pointing to the FPF’s structural responsibilities for youth development.
  • Peru remains in transition with Manuel Barreto serving as interim coach, while commentator Diego Rebagliati urged the federation to take the necessary time to appoint the next manager.