Overview
- Media in Peru and Chile have linked Álvarez as a candidate for the national team following Óscar Ibáñez’s departure, though no talks have been announced.
- Arriving in Lima with Universidad de Chile, Álvarez told reporters he is 100% focused on the club and on the Sudamericana tie.
- Universidad de Chile face Alianza Lima on Thursday, September 18, at 7:30 p.m. local time in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals, with ESPN carrying the match in Latin America.
- Chile-based reporting cited by La República says his contract includes a release clause of about $1 million, implying the FPF would need to negotiate with Universidad de Chile to hire him.
- Álvarez previously coached Sport Boys and Atlético Grau in Peru and later won the 2024 Chilean title with Huachipato before taking over at Universidad de Chile.