Universitario continues to prepare for the start of Liga 1 in 2024. Following the departure of Piero Quispe to Pumas, one position they now need to strengthen is core. Everything indicates that the club would explore an option abroad. However, there are 4 players in the team who could be an alternative.
Who are the 4 alternatives that Bustos has to replace Quispe?
There is no doubt that Universitario will miss Quispe's good performance in 2023. However, it is necessary to turn the page and look for its possible replacement. In addition, Fabián Bustos has four options within the club.
Horacio Calcaterra scored the second goal of the final against Alianza. Photo: GLR archive.
One of them is for example Horacio Calcaterra. The Argentine nationalized Peruvian was Quispe's usual replacement in 2023. Furthermore, he still has an ongoing contract with the club. Therefore, he could be an option as a starter at the start of the season.
Yuriel Celi belongs to Hull City in the English second division. Photo: GLR archive.
A second alternative is Yuriel Celi, a 21-year-old attacking midfielder who came from Cantolao. Although he arrived with great expectations, he did not reach his best level last season. However, he could be an option in the starting lineup in Quispe's absence.
Martín Pérez Guedes and Edison Flores, the last two alternatives after Quispe's departure
Both Calcaterra and Celi are the two natural options Fabián Bustos has to replace Quispe. However, he has two other players who can play in this position.
Martín Pérez Guedes came to the “U” from Melgar. Photo: GLR archive.
The first would be Martin Perez Guedes. Although he played further back at Fossati, he can also play as an attacking midfielder, as he did during his time at Melgar.
Edison Flores was crucial in obtaining Star 27. Photo: GLR Archives.
The second option is Edison Flores. Although he served as a striker alongside Álex Valera in 2023, Bustos could use him as a creative midfielder again.