2023-12-25 19:07:30
And in the middle of Christmas, at Depor we wanted to make a list of gifts that the bicolor needs at this time to change its difficult outlook and renew the fan’s enthusiasm, with the help of Fossati. Precisely, the arrival of the ‘teacher’ is one of the fans’ most anticipated wishes, as is the revival of the team and being back in the fight for a place in the World Cup in North America. This goes hand in hand with finding more alternatives for the ‘sele’ in different positions and the rise of talents such as Piero Quispe, Joao Grimaldo, among others.
The gifts of the selection
The main gift that the Peruvian fan received, even before Christmas, was the confirmation that Jorge Fossati has everything arranged with the national team to be Juan Reynoso’s successor. After days of speculation, the Uruguayan himself confirmed the news and will be in charge of raising the ‘sele’. What was shown in Universitario this season is sufficient proof of the experience and management that he has in a locker room: he won the creams champion following ten years of absence.
The conviction for the player to believe in his project, empowering them and uniting a group are key points to revive the national team and that is what Fossati has. The same goes for his paternalistic and motivating role, which is often necessary in a team like ours. Gareca’s case is the most recent example of how a strategist of this profile took us this far. The task will not be easy, but ‘Flaco’ still has the energy to take on the challenge.
- Reach the classification area
It is no secret to anyone that Fossati will arrive at the most difficult moment for the national team in the last 10 years. We are last in the Qualifiers with only two points, one goal scored and no victory. The team must resurface and for this the role of ‘Flaco’ will be crucial. The friendlies in March, June and the Copa América (seven games at least) will be of utmost importance for the Uruguayan to form a scheme, facing the restart of the Qualifiers in September.
The calendar shows that we will have six points games from September to November. Six games are equivalent to 18 points at stake. With only two units and at the bottom of the table, the ‘sele’ will have the obligation to win all their matches at home (9 of 18) and steal points abroad, so that they are back in the race for one of the six direct quotas, or failing that by the playoffs (7th).
During the months he was in office, what was most difficult for Juan Reynoso was having a permanent eleven. In the process, he used regarding 30 players during his ‘era’, something that Fossati will have to take into account and see which names will continue to be selectable and look for more resources, since it is a long tie (there is another year and a half left) It will be necessary to expand the universe and have new names, in case there are casualties.
Especially, Fossati should pay main attention to two sectors: defense and attack. With the uncertain present of players like Carlos Zambrano and Paolo Guerrero, who will not continue in LDU at 39 years old, ‘Flaco’ will have to renew at the back and at the top to continue fighting. A lot will have to do with the present of other players in the local league and the criteria of the Uruguayan to identify who can measure up at the national team level.
- Consolidation and takeoff
Expanding the universe of players goes hand in hand with the consolidation of the new faces of the national team. Piero Quispe and Joao Grimaldo were the pleasant appearances of 2023, taking their first steps in the bicolor and rounding off a great year in Universitario and Cristal, respectively. Fossati knows the ‘wonder boy’ well and has had ‘Picante’ as a rival, so in the ‘sele’ it will be easier to work with them.
Quispe has everything arranged to go to Mexican soccer, to Pumas UNAM and live his first experience abroad, which will help the player continue to grow and contribute much more to the ‘sele’. The same as Grimaldo, who is still in Cristal for the moment, but it is certain that in the course of 2024 he will make the leap abroad. Both talents will need to consolidate and take off their careers for the good of the bicolor.
- Reengagement with the public
Although it is an issue that escapes Fossati, his arrival will mean a new renewal of the fan with the national team. The connection between the people and the team reached levels rarely seen before with Ricardo Gareca and the same was expected with Juan Reynoso. However, the attitudes of ‘Cabezón’ and the team’s poor results caused the relationship to break up. With ‘Flaco’, it is hoped that they will regain harmony and believe in the team once more. Let them get back together with the red and white.
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