One of the strong figures that Universitario de Deportes has is Alberto Quintero. The Panamanian knows that on Sunday they will have a life or death duel against Alianza Lima, where his concentration, like that of the whole team led by Pedro Troglio, has stood out.
Quintero recalled his experience playing against the Intimos as "a nice memory, because I was able to score a goal", but also pointed out that: "I am motivated just like the whole group and we are going to give our best to get the three points".
Asked about his return to the winger position, Alberto Quintero commented: "It's where I feel best playing all the matches since coach Pedro Troglio arrived; I wanted to help when he put me as a forward, I tried to play in the best way, but now I return to my position where I have always felt more comfortable and take advantage of the opportunity".
Today it is known that Arquímedes Figuera will be one of the absences of Universitario for the classic match, but that in his place the cream coach will use, from the beginning, Adán Balbín, who has recovered from the injuries that bothered him in 2017.
"He is playing well and showing that he is an important element. Figuera has discomfort in his toes, but we will see if he talks to the coach and can be in the match, because he is an important man for us and we need everyone".
On the other hand, about the youth Anthony Osorio, who will have the chance to be the number 9 against the victorianos, Quintero said: "He has all our confidence, as well as everyone who has been called up and he has to take advantage of the opportunity that is being given to him. It's nice for them, it's a classic, a match that they cannot miss".
Finally, he spoke about how important the support and experience of Juan Manuel Vargas is in the cream dressing room: "He is a player with a lot of quality and he is getting better. That is important for us. He is a man with a lot of experience and he helps us all".