Jose Pekerman QUITS as Venezuela manager due to alleged breaches made by the country’s FA
José Pekerman LEAVES as Venezuela manager due to alleged infringements by the country’s FA, with reports claiming they failed to pay the coaching staff and tried to intervene in on-field affairs.
- José Pekerman ended his tenure as coach of the Venezuelan national team
- This comes after a series of alleged offenses committed by the country’s FA
- Official statement from the Venezuelan Football Federation and Pekerman is expected soon
José Pekerman ended his tenure as coach of the Venezuelan national team on Tuesday for a series of alleged breaches – committed by that country’s football association – of promises that the coaching staff considered essential when they were appointed.
An official statement from the Venezuelan federation (FVF) is expected soon.
Pekerman, an experienced Argentinian, had ambitions to undertake a long-term project to make the national team a bigger threat on the international scene, but talks held in recent weeks increased tensions and resulted in the breakdown of the ties between the two parties.
One of the requests raised by Pekerman and his coaching staff was the launch of a youth competition with a view to developing the game locally and laying the foundations for the future, but this project has not materialized.
In addition, it is understood that the FVF has not followed through on its promises of improvements to the national team facilities, which were considered essential for the 73-year-old Pekerman to be able to carry out his job.
José Pekerman ended his tenure as coach of the Venezuelan national team on Tuesday
Pekerman, who was appointed in November 2021, only took charge of 10 games as coach
His departure occurs after a series of alleged breaches committed by the country’s FA
There are also complaints of possible non-payments to the coaching staff attached to the youth and senior teams, a situation that seriously affects the stability and tranquility of the members of the squad.
It is also alleged that there have been problems related to payments to third parties, which has resulted in the Venezuelan Football Federation being unable to carry out activities such as travel, friendly matches and strategic affairs.
In addition, FVF officials are alleged to have interfered in field affairs, in contravention of agreements, and in task forces, which are believed to have played a significant role in the departure of Pekerman and most of his coaching staff. on Tuesday.
Reports from South America suggest that the Argentine strategist is preparing to give a press conference in the next few hours to explain all the reasons for his departure.