The fifth day of Qatar 2022 qualifiers is scheduled for the end of March and for this reason Ricardo Gareca returned to the national territory a few days ago to start the preparation plan for Bicolor. However, on Wednesday, January 27, it was confirmed that the coach will return to his native Argentina.
This Monday 26 President Francisco Sagasti unveils new measures on second wave of new coronavirus. In the case of the capital Lima, a new state of emergency has been established, in which a new quarantine will resume on February 1. Given this news, the Argentine strategist decided to make new decisions.
Chairman of the FPF Medical Commission and the Anti-Doping Unit, Jorge AlvaHe spoke with the Barrio Fútbol program and gave his impressions about the situation in the country and how it affects the sport. He also talked about the return of the Peruvian team coach to his country of origin.
“It was a personal decision. He came thinking that the health problem is not what it really is and, as he could not carry out the work in the field, he decided to return to his country “, said the doctor Federation.
“The recommendation of the health problem is given by MINSA, we received it and with the doctors of the clubs we will make possible all the protocols from League 1 and 2 ”, said Dr. Alva. The general manager of League 1 Movistar He indicated that, despite the situation in the country, the tournament will not change its format; only the data may vary.
“I think it reaches a point that is equivalent to the highest intensity of the virus last year, which was between April and May. It just served as an indication for the tournament that will be played in Lima “, added finally the medical director of FPF.
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