The Peruvian national team will return to action against Bolivia and Venezuela in a new double date of the South American 2026 Qualifiers. Therefore, the fans of the 'Bicolor' will have the expectation of seeing Juan Reynoso's team show an evolution after the first matchdays of the qualifiers.
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Santiago Acasiete, current coach of Deportivo Municipal, spoke exclusively with LIBERO and emphasized the work that the 'Cabezón' is doing. While there are some fans who expressed their dissatisfaction with the national coach, for 'Santi' it is important to respect the processes. Likewise, he made it clear that he hopes to someday be able to coach the 'Blanquirroja'.
"When you are born and you are young, you think about being a professional footballer. Now at this stage, you always want to be in the national team. I want Juan Reynoso to stay there for many years, that will depend on the results and the work he does," said the 'Edil' coach.
"You have to respect the processes, but yes, one dreams of big teams, at least I have the illusion of continuing to grow, and it depends on me, on being very professional and being prepared for what may come my way. Everyone dreams of coaching the national team," he added.
Santiago Acasiete spoke about the present of Universitario prior to the final against Alianza Lima
"They have a good squad, we faced them with Municipal and I think they have a wide squad, with good players, professionals. I wish them the best, the competition is good," Acasiete said prior to the first final that Universitario will face against Alianza Lima in the 2023 Liga 1.