If Sporting Cristal has assembled a competitive squad for the 2023 season, some of the reinforcements are still bruised or injured. Therefore, not all players were able to have minutes in the match against Deportes Tolima in the so-called 'Celeste Afternoon'.
Indeed, one of the key pieces of the squad did not manage to be present in the match, which surprised beer lovers. In reality, this player had performed in previous friendly matches, receiving praise from coach Tiago Nunes.
This is Adrián Ascues, the 20-year-old midfielder who returned to the club this season after standing out in Deportivo Municipal throughout 2022. Although the young footballer would have a guaranteed spot in the undercooked squad, he did not enter against the Colombian team in the presentation.
It is worth noting that Nunes had revealed in a recent press conference that Ascues had been suffering from an ankle injury. Even so, the Brazilian made positive comments about the midfielder, whom he called a "modern player".
How much is Adrián Ascues valued at?
Adrián Ascues is valued at approximately 575,000 euros, according to information from Transfermarkt. In this sense, the international portal indicates that this is the highest value the midfielder has had during his professional football career.