Universitario and Alianza Lima will protagonize a new edition of the Peruvian football classic on Sunday, April 17th when they face each other at the Monumental Stadium. However, to the unfortunate of some, there is a group of players who will not be able to be present in this vital match for matchday 10 of the Liga 1 Betsson 2022.
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Player absences are always a headache for coaches, especially when they involve key players and, unfortunately, both the "cremas" and the "blanquiazules" have been affected by this.
Regarding Universitario, coach Álvaro Gutiérrez will not be able to count on four players. 'Tito' Urruti will not be able to be present due to injury, just like Jorge Tandazo, while Rodrigo Vilca and Guillermo Larios will also be absent as they were both sent off in the last match against Ayacucho FC.
On the other hand, Alianza Lima has only suffered two absences. Carlos Bustos has been more fortunate, as they are two players who are usually not starters or have few minutes, such as Carlos Montoya and Sebastián Cavero. The young players of the blanquiazul team are recovering from their respective injuries.
Finally, it is important to mention that this match could be crucial as a win for the "cremas" could bring them closer to the top of the table. On the contrary, if the "blanquiazules" steal the three points at their own stadium, they would move away - depending on the results - and practically be out of the fight for the Torneo Apertura.
What time will Universitario vs. Alianza Lima play?
The match between Universitario and Alianza Lima will be played at 15:00 hours at the Monumental Stadium in Lima.