On the part of the blue and white, the list is the most extensive, with a total of 14 players who have not yet ensured their continuity for the 2024 season. Of the starting eleven, several could be saying goodbye to Matute. Ángelo Campos, Gino Peruzzi, Josepmir Ballón, Jairo Concha, Aldair Rodríguez and Hernán Barcos are some of the names in this situation, representing more than half of the usual starting team under the direction of Mauricio Larriera. In addition, there are important names who also participated during the year, such as Santiago García, Christian Cueva, Andrés Andrade and Pablo Sabbag.
In the cream corner, the payroll is smaller, although equally considerable. When analyzing Jorge Fossati’s starting eleven, we observe that approximately 46% of the players are close to ending their contracts, and within that group, 80% are foreign players who arrived at Ate this season: Williams Riveros, Matías Di Benedetto, Rodrigo Ureña and Martín Pérez Guedes. Added to this is the uncertainty regarding the presence of the starting goalkeeper, José Carvallo, at the centenary.
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Angelo Campos | Jose Carvallo |
Franco Saravia | Williams Riveros |
Italo Espinoza | Marco Saravia |
Edison Chavez | Matías Di Benedetto |
Pablo Miguez | Rodrigo Urena |
Santiago Garcia | Martin Perez Guedes |
Gino Peruzzi | Yuriel Celi |
Josepmir Ballon | Luis Urruti |
Jairo Concha | Jose Rivera |
Christian Cueva | Emanuel Herrera |
Aldair Rodríguez | |
Christian Benavente | |
Andres Andrade | |
Hernan Barcos |
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Ángelo Campos and José Carvallo, the two starting goalkeepers, are not certain about their future under the three suits of blue and white and cream. The former has gained the trust of the leadership throughout the 2021, 2022 and 2023 seasons, which has resulted in successive contract renewals. However, given his current performance, it is highly likely that this time a contractual extension will be agreed that exceeds one year.. Campos is a goalkeeper with export potential, which could generate economic benefits for the Victorian club.
As for the experienced Merengue goalkeeper, questions persist about whether Universitario believes he can assume the role of starting goalkeeper in the year of his centenary. Due to his outstanding history at the club, it is likely that a negotiation will be entered into so that, at least, he can be part of the next celebratory season and contribute to the transition to his successor.. In this case, Diego Romero, a player who has already proven to live up to the cream of prestige, could replace him.
Foreigners who left their mark
Among the foreigners who arrived at Alianza Lima this season, none could at least resemble those achieved by Hernán Barcos with those colors. Reason why, despite the fact that he is close to 40 years old, the Argentine attacker continues to be the main offensive weapon of the intimates. As happened the previous season, the renewal of his bond is a topic that is handled with caution in the Victorian store. However, it is somewhat utopian to think that the contract extension will not arrive, since it is their top scorer for the last three seasons.
Unlike its classic rival, Universitario was more fortunate in its foreign hires. At least four of them have established themselves as undisputed starters in Fossati’s scheme. His performances have been surprising throughout the year, exceeding previous expectations. Currently, the names of Rodrigo Ureña and Williams Riveros stand out as the most mentioned in relation to a possible contract renewal. It is rumored that the second would have already reached an agreement, although it has not been officially confirmed. The rest of the foreigners (Matías di Benedetto, Martín Pérez Guedes) have also been considered, but there is no pressing urgency to start negotiations.
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Throughout the year, Alianza Lima has faced numerous challenges when it comes to injuries. In the month of August, the blue and white team registered more than ten players affected by physical problems. Within this group, there were two recent signings, Andrés Andrade and Pablo Sabbag. The Colombians had had a promising start in Matute, with performances that generated enthusiasm among the fans. However, injuries ended up affecting his performance. The midfielder required surgery and was ruled out for the rest of the year, while the ‘9’ returned just in time for the final stretch of the season, although occupying the role of Barcos’ substitute. The situation of these players in terms of their physical condition will be evaluated by the club to determine if it is appropriate to keep them in the squad.
A separate case is that of Christian Cueva. He arrived at La Victoria as a high-profile hire, but ended up being one of the signings that performed the least. He failed to score goals and barely contributed one assist over the course of the year. His discreet performance was later explained due to an injury that he dealt with during his time at Matute. In addition, there were episodes of indiscipline that led to his sanction by the Victorian institution. All this indicates that it is unlikely that he will be counted on by Cueva in 2024.
Emanuel Herrera left a historical mark in Peruvian football with the Sporting Cristal shirt. For this reason, when his signing for Universitario was announced, it was thought that the creams had been reinforced with an experienced forward with a history of proven efficiency. However, this did not materialize due to the numerous physical problems that affected the ‘Tank’, preventing him from showing the best version of himself as a center forward. It is unlikely that he will continue in the merengue team for next year.
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