Peruvian national team: Nolberto Solano was offered to lead the Catholic University, according to Chilean media

The Peruvian national team is one step away from certifying its presence at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, although before it will have to win the repechage against Australia or the United Arab Emirates. In fact, Ricardo Gareca and his technical command are preparing for this crucial meeting, although in the last few hours the news sounded that Nolberto Solano, technical assistant of the 'bicolor', was offered to the Catholic University of Chile.

This news was released by TNT Sports Chile through its website, where it headlines in one of its articles as follows: “A World Cup Player? Another folder arrived for the search for Buljubasich.” Then, it is read on the descent that the sports manager of the 'southern' institution is looking for a DT to take the position left free by Argentinian Cristian Paulucci.

They also briefly detailed that in the sports management of the 'crusaders' they have files of more than 50 coaches and have been working on finding the best profile that fits the club at a sporting and economic level. From that figure, it will increase to 10, who will be elected by the Football Commission and then reduced the number to four candidates to pass an interview and choose the best option.

In that, it is added that José María Buljubasich, former archer of the Chilean team and current sports manager, received the Peruvian offer. “And one that was offered to José María Buljubasich is Nolberto Solano, former footballer and current assistant field of Ricardo Gareca on the Peruvian national team. The Callao-born man stood out as a Boca Juniors player when he signed him at the age of 22. Diego Maradona named him “El Maestrito” and with a great season he left for Newcastle”, they described in the note.

NEWS OF THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY

And it is that the 'southern' team does not have a good time in the tournament in their country. It ranks ninth with 13 points. In addition, the 1-0 fall to Huachipato on April 17 caused strategist Paulucci to be removed from office after having accumulated a negative streak of 7 defeats in 9 games in the PlanVital Championship.

In that case, his place was taken momentarily by Rodrigo Valenzuela, former footballer of that club and who was Cristian's assistant. Precisely, Rodrigo made his debut in the 1-to-1 draw last weekend against leader Colo Colo (21 units). For this reason, it is urgent for Universidad Católica to sign a coach who will redirect the path of a team that was champion last year with Paulucci.

POSSIBILITY WITH SOLANO

Now, as mentioned above, Solano is currently a field assistant to the 'Tigre' Gareca in the 'white-red' who is still in the race for a place in the World Cup. Hence, the possibility of 'Ñol' wearing the diver of the Chilean cast is minimal.

However, we must not forget the recent statements he left in an interview with GOLPERU about his desire to return to direct. “The desire is always there. But obviously the commitment here and always grateful for the opportunity of the FPF, Juan Carlos Oblitas and Ricardo Gareca to work, I am making the most of it. I haven't received any calls,” he said.

SOLANO'S EXPERIENCE AS A COACH

It should be noted that Nolberto Solano already knows what it is like to be in charge of a team. In 2012, he led Universitario de Deportes in 33 matches, of which he won 12, drew 10 and lost 11 times. The following year he took the reins of José Gálvez de Chimbote but left the squad after leaving her in the last position of the tournament. He also took the reins of the Toronto International in 2014, but had to leave just months later due to disaffiliation from the club due to debts.

At the selection level, he remains a technical assistant for the 'bicolor', but he had the opportunity to lead the U-23 in the Olympic Qualifying and Pan American Games Lima 2019, although without success.

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