Overview

• Federation executive Jean Ferrari said El Mercurio’s claim of an agreement with the Universidad de Chile coach is false and confirmed there has been no contact.
• Gustavo Álvarez rebuked the linkage as disrespectful, urging media to be serious and reiterating his focus on his current club.
• The FPF reiterated that publicly circulating names undermines the process, and no appointment has been announced.
• Journalist Diego Rebagliati reported that interest from foreign coaches grew after the Peru–Chile match, and that Álvarez is viewed by some as a possible option.
• Former Peru international Luis ‘Cachito’ Ramírez publicly endorsed Álvarez as an interesting candidate, citing his recent titles with Universidad de Chile.