Universitario will try to beat at international level from 19:30 today when they face Corinthians as a guest at the Neo Química Arena stadium in the city of Sao Paulo in the Copa Sudamericana play-off.
Despite Corinthians being the favorites to continue this season, the teams led by Uruguayan Jorge Fossati are having a good time and will try to surprise even if they lack goalkeeper José Carvallo and midfielder Martín Pérez Guedes.
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As we recall, the goalkeeper was penalized for his involvement in a brawl after the final whistle of the Gimnasia y Esgrima win, while the midfielder added his third yellow card and was suspended.
In this sense, the cream trainer will make forced modifications. The experienced goalkeeper will be replaced by young Diego Romero, who has appeared in six games this season but will be making his debut at an international tournament.
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The Argentine’s replacement is yet to be decided as many options are being considered. He could field Horacio Calcaterra, who is his main substitute in this area of the field, but also try Jorge Murrugarra, as was the case against Academia Cantolao. The line of defense would be the usual, led by Aldo Corzo, Williams Riveros and Matías Di Benedetto.
Chilean midfielder Rodrigo Ureña will protect the midfield, and he will have Bolívar, Quispe, Calcaterra as companions. Further ahead, Andy Polo, Luis Urruti and Álex Valera would command the top attack. Emmanuel Herrera? Depending on the result, I expect to have a chance in the second half.