Ángel Cappa, former coach of Universitario de Deportes and USMP, had words of praise for the work Ricardo Gareca has done with the Peruvian National Team, highlighting not only the identity he gave to Peruvian players, but also the fact that he played on equal terms with all the opponents he faced from the era of the "tiger".
In an interview with RPP, Cappa commented: "Ricardo Gareca rescued the identity of Peruvian football, making the team play as the players feel. Fortunately, that led them to the World Cup. I liked the way they handled the ball and their daring to play on equal terms with anyone."
Furthermore, Ángel Cappa did not hesitate to express himself in this way about the game that Gareca established in the Peruvian National Team: "I liked the way they handled the ball and their daring to play on equal terms with anyone... The leaders who supported this process in difficult times were also very good."
Finally, he expressed his good opinion, as well as his affection, for the national midfielder, Christian Cueva: "I have a great relationship with Christian Cueva. He has tremendous willpower, and I am very happy that he has taken this rightful place."