He didn't look worried or stressed. That's how Pablo Bengoechea arrived in Cajamarca, despite the defeat against UTC. And he has reasons to stay calm: this Wednesday against Cantolao, Alianza Lima will have five key players back.
Injuries, suspensions, and technical decisions made Leao Butrón, Miguel Araujo, Luis Ramírez, Aldair Fuentes, and Kevin Quevedo not be able to play against 'Gavilán'. But they are ready to reappear now.
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On Monday, right after they got off the plane, Alianza Lima went to train. Those who played on Sunday did different exercises, but the five players who will reappear played a small-sized game. Araujo worked normally, as if he had never had an injury on his right ankle. He was already ready to play in Cajamarca, but 'Bengo' preferred not to risk him on the 'Héroes de San Ramón' synthetic field. Now, he will return after six matches.
He is analyzing his options
There will be changes compared to Alianza Lima's lineup on Sunday. For example, Prieto will give his place to Butrón and Cotrina to 'Cachito'. In Araujo's case, 'Bengo' will have to rearrange his tactics. In addition, Cruzado, who didn't start in Cajamarca, will start from the beginning, replacing Hohberg.