Jorge Fossati, the coach, recently addressed the situation surrounding Christian Cueva’s night out in Lima following the disappointing outcome of the Copa América 2024. He emphasized that everyone has their own personality and way of handling situations. “I have my opinions about what’s right and wrong, but not everyone expresses their feelings the same way,” he explained, highlighting the diversity of reactions within a team.
Fossati sought to downplay any controversies that arose from the incident, making it clear that personal actions taken during a vacation or rest period do not constitute a breach of discipline. He stated, “I will not comment on any specific case when what someone does with their life is not under our command.”
He acknowledged that those who were part of the recent tournament might be aware of private matters regarding the delegation. He insisted that there was not a single instance of indiscipline among the players during the four weeks they were together, a point he backed with the assurance that other officials from the Peruvian Football Federation (FPF) could confirm his statements.
However, he also pointed out that he will monitor player behavior closely, especially if any actions could negatively affect their professional lives. While he refrained from naming individuals, it was clear he had certain players in mind. “We do observe their behavior, not to judge them personally, but if their lifestyle threatens their professional performance, we take that into account,” he said. Fossati noted that some players appeared to conduct themselves in a manner they deemed normal.
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