Amidst a very tense week in the Peruvian national team, with Ricardo Gareca and Juan Carlos Oblitas stepping down from the leadership of the team, Alberto Rodríguez dared to speak about the negative sports situation we are experiencing. He referred to the work of 'Tigre', 'Ciego', and Agustín Lozano.
'Mudo' joined in the words of thanks to the Argentine coach for what was achieved with the 'team of all'. "It's regrettable that the coach is not here because he was one of the instruments to go to the World Cup," we all contributed, players, coaching staff, leaders, each one doing their part. It's regrettable, but football continues, what's important is to work for the benefit of the national team," he started.
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On the other hand, to the surprise of many, Alberto Rodríguez defended and highlighted the management of the president of the FPF, Agustín Lozano, who is being harshly criticized by figures in football and the Peruvian fans. "The current president did a great job, just like the previous one, I don't say this to compare who is better, but the current president is Lozano and he did well. He was always up to par, from my point of view."
Finally, he lamented that we couldn't qualify for the 2022 Qatar World Cup and stated that we must work on grassroots divisions. He also referred to the departure of Juan Carlos Oblitas, who was an essential part of these eight years in the Blanquirroja. "In football, there are always changes, Juan Carlos also did well," he pointed out.
Publication date and time of Juan Carlos Oblitas' statement
The press conference of the former sports director of the FPF, Juan Carlos Oblitas, will take place on Friday, July 22, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. (Peruvian time). The statement will be broadcasted through Movistar Deportes and you can follow minute by minute through the La República Deportes website.