Universitario is the sole leader of the 2023 Clausura tournament after the painful draw against Cusco FC at the Inca Garcilaso de la Vega stadium. This result helped him move a point clear of Melgar, his closest rival, so he has to rely on himself to survive to lift the League 1 Phase 2 Cup and fight for the national title in the final against Alianza Lima. Coach Jorge Fossati won’t hold anything back, so he would field his traditional XI despite the doubt looming large.
In the last two games (UTC and Cusco FC) the Creams were in action as attackers Edison Flowers and Luis Urruti. “Oreja” secured the title due to his good performances in the games in which he was used as a substitute and because he complemented Piero Quispe very well. In addition, he began to score goals, so Jorge Fossati considered him a regular player.
Similar situation was with Luis Urruti, who teamed up with Alex Valera. However, given the Peruvian team’s negative streak, the Uruguayan strategist leaned towards “Oreja” Flores. However, in the last game against Cusco FC, a lack of coordination between Edison and Urruti was noticed. This situation prompted Fossati to take the Uruguayan off and bring on Valera, who eventually scored the equalizer.
Universitario will face Sport Huancayo on the last day of the Clausura. Photo: University
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Alex Valera or Luis Urruti?
Although both footballers had already played before Edison Flores arrived, the good level of “Oreja” in these last games and the complicity he has with Piero Quispe would lead him to remain in the starting team, so it was for Valera would only give one place or Urruti in the decisive game against Sport Huancayo.
In this sense, given the need to score goals and take advantage of Alex Valera’s emotional momentum after his goal, the striker of the Peru national team should face “Rojo Matador”. In addition, for these types of crucial encounters, the Creams need a “9” who stops more in the penalty area, and not an attacker who plays very wide, as is the case with Urruti. Likewise, the former Llacuabamba player would play further forward and not collide with Edison Flores, who plays further back.
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Alex Valera and Luis Urruti numbers
In the current Clausura tournament, Luis Urruti is the top scorer for Universitario with 6 goals; while Alex Valera only has 4 goals. However, the Uruguayan has scored 11 goals so far this season; while the Peruvian team has 14.
When is the Universitario vs. Sport Huancayo?
The matchUniversity vs. sports HuancayoThe final date of the 2023 Clausura tournament will be played this Sunday, October 29, from 3:00 p.m. (Peruvian time).