No blue and white footballer was called for Juan Reynoso on the first list of the Peruvian team, but some of them will join the concentration for the 2026 South American qualifiers.
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Alianza Lima and Universitario de Deportes will face each other in the grand final of Liga 1-2023 at the Alejandro Villanueva, therefore none of the players from both teams were on the Peruvian team’s squad list announced by Juan Reynoso. With an eye on the games against Bolivia and Venezuela in the 2026 qualifiers, the coach announced 24 players but avoided touching on his colleagues’ squads so that they can prepare well for the fight for the title.
Alianza Lima and Universitario drew 1-1 in the Monumental. Photo: LR Composition/File
Which Universitario players would be called up to the Peru team?
The “U” footballers who would join the Blanquirroja concentration include the usual ones called up from the cream shop: Andy PoloStarter in all Peruvian qualifiers; Aldo Corzo, who got into recent calls; And Piero Quispewho has not yet debuted with the Blanquirroja, but his performance – recognized as the best player of the 2023 Clausura tournament – could give him a chance with the “Cabezón” team.
The sports university dreams of becoming champions after 10 years. Photo: The Republic
Which Alianza Lima players would be called up to the Peru team?
After the League 1 grand final, a total of four players from the blue and white tent were called up: Carlos Zambranoowner of Bicolor; Jairo Concharecently called from Reynoso; Bryan Reyna, the “discovery” of the “Cabezón”; And Franco Zanelatowho was one of the last confidants nominated by the coach.
Alianza Lima dreams of becoming three-time Liga 1 champions. Photo: Alianza Lima