One of the concerns of Sporting Cristal fans in recent weeks, in addition to the club’s participation in the Copa Libertadores 2023, is the possible arrival of reinforcements for the final tournament of League 1. So far, the Rimense team has not received confirmation of convocation for the second short competition of the year, but everything would have been right for the striker Percy Lisarecently returned from European football, joins the beer team.
“Percy Liza is not leaving Florida. He will play the final tournament with Sporting Cristal,” reported journalist Marcello Merizalde from the Líbero newspaper on social networks. The 23-year-old forward returns after spending the last nine months on loan at Portuguese club Marítimo.
Liza, whose current contract at the Blues runs until the end of 2023, will be one of Tiago Nunes’ options in attack. In this regard, his squad currently has four players in the “9” position, although one of them is injured (Adrián Ugarriza), another has only a few minutes this year (Diego Otoya) and the substitute has regained his rhythm. little by little (Irven Avila). Only Brenner Marlos remains as a long-term starter.
Percy Liza became national champion in 2020 with Sporting Cristal. Photo: Professional Soccer League
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During his stint in European football, the “character” made 15 appearances, but only managed one goal and provided one assist. He scored five goals in 24 games for the Bajopontines last season.
When does Sporting Cristal play?
This Tuesday, 27th, Sporting Cristal face a key game against Fluminense for a place in the last 16 of the Copa Libertadores. The game will take place at Maracana Stadium and will start at 19:00 (Peruvian time).