Overview
- López urged supporters to stay calm and believe in a long-term project he says will be demanding because the squad includes many young players.
- He said he is gradually taking on a mentoring role, speaking individually with newcomers to help them adapt and grow within the national team setup.
- Manuel Barreto remains interim head coach while the federation, led operationally by Jean Ferrari, continues its search for a permanent manager with an eye on 2030 World Cup qualification.
- Peru is scheduled to face Chile in a friendly in Sochi on Tuesday at 12:00 p.m. local time in Peru, part of the November international window.
- López praised Barreto as a coach who works well with younger players and said the current group is motivated to build toward future goals.