‘Chicho’ Salas, for the most important game of the year, will have all the players on the squad at his disposal because there are no more injuries. Andrés Andrade reappeared last date after two months after overcoming a knee injury; while Gino Peruzzi has more than a week of training alongside his teammates after overcoming severe knee tendinitis and is in the coach’s plans for the commitment.
Likewise, the coach of Alianza Lima will be able to count on Pablo Sabbag, who the previous date did not enter the call as a precaution so that the ankle that healed from a second degree sprain looks strengthened, precisely for this special commitment. It is probable that the ‘Sheikh’ will start the actions against the meringues. And another footballer who has a high chance of returning after three dates without competing is the Argentine center-back Santiago García, who overcame his injury and works with everyone.
The technical director will also have Christian Cueva at his disposal. ‘Aladdin’ accumulates more than a week of training after administratively punishing him for a case of indiscipline; And he physically looks better because of the demand that the soccer player himself put on to get to this duel, since he added a particular training session to his daily routine. Yordi Vílchez, meanwhile, underwent an MRI and has a blow to the right posterior. It is the only doubt for him to be among those called.
Of course, with the vast universe of elements at his disposal, Salas could surprise with the call to start one or two players mentioned above. What’s more, the DT included Zanelatto as a right back in this Thursday’s test. For now, the closest ’11’ is with Angelo Campos; Franco Zanelatto, Carlos Zambrano, Pablo Miguez, Ricardo Lagos; Josepmir Ballon, Jesus Castillo, Jairo Concha; Gabriel Costa, Bryan Reyna and Pablo Sabbag.
Most classics won
On the eve of this new edition of the Peruvian classic, to be played this Saturday at the Matute stadium starting at 8:30 p.m., it is appropriate to remember that Alianza Lima has won more games than Universitario since the first match played by both teams in 1928. In history, the intimates won 144 times and the creams 123. This Saturday, ‘Chicho’ Salas’s pupils will play their ‘final’ to sustain that victory. gemonía and, of course, find the peace that comes with success.
“We are preparing the game in the best way and we hope to win it. It is one of the most important games of the year, in reality, each game that passes becomes more important ”said Hernán Barcos. “It will be a tough game like all the ones we have played, but we are working hard to win. They are special duels and they work well during the week to seek victory “, pointed out Ángelo Campos. They want to win to keep fighting, but from the top of the table.
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