The former coach of the Peruvian National Team, Ricardo Gareca, has expressed his astonishment at Edison Flores’ current performance at Universitario de Deportes. The Argentine coach referred to the notable loss of prominence of the midfielder, who, despite being in a stage that Gareca considers to be peak footballing form, has distanced himself from scoring. “It has been so long since I spoke with ‘Orejas’ Flores. Sometimes I find it hard to understand how a top-level player can fade away at such a young age,” Gareca commented in statements to Fútbol Satélite. He also emphasized that a player in his prime, between the ages of 27 and 34, should have more presence in the team. The coach expressed his interest in talking to Flores to better understand his current situation. “I would like to have him to discuss a few things,” he indicated, leaving open the possibility of inviting him to his interview podcast. Gareca also reflected on the recent departure of Javier Rabanal, stating that any change in management can influence the team’s performance. As mentioned in the coverage of the club’s current situation, changes in coaching often have repercussions on the squad.
