Joel Sanchez at Sporting Cristal: "I have not been able to repeat my performance from San Martin"
When Joel Sanchez arrived at Sporting Cristal this year, the expectation for his performance was enormous. He came from being the player with the most assists in San Martin: seven assists. So far, with the sky blue shirt, he has not been able to replicate that.
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He has only provided one assist with Cristal in the 16 matches he played in the local tournament. But he has one more opportunity to earn a place as a starter in the 'chelero' scheme. The reason is that Carlos Lobaton did not train last Wednesday, for the second consecutive day. The reason? Inflammation in his right knee. That's why he won't make it to Saturday's match between Sporting Cristal and Melgar in Arequipa.
Thus, Joel Sanchez will take the reins of the team: he will be the '10' against 'Dominó'. 'Chemo' will keep him in the '11' that will go to Arequipa, as happened against Real Garcilaso in Cusco.
Viana, Garcés, and Aquino?
On the other hand, Sporting Cristal has Mauricio Viana and Renzo Garcés temporarily suspended due to the anti-doping control issue. Chemo has already chosen who will play in their positions: Carlos Grados in goal and Luis Abram in defense.
In addition, with Pedro Aquino's departure to Lobos BUAP in Mexico, Frank Ysique will continue to play in the midfield. The 21-year-old midfielder started in the last match against Real Garcilaso and will repeat the feat this Saturday.
In this way, Sporting Cristal would play with Carlos Grados, Renzo Revoredo, Jorge Cazulo, Luis Abram, Jair Céspedes, Josepmir Ballón, Frank Ysique, Joel Sánchez, Gabriel Costa, Irven Ávila, and Diego Ifrán.
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