Alianza Lima prepares for key match in Copa Libertadores
Alianza Lima is finalizing details to play the crucial match against Libertad on Tuesday, May 23 in the Copa Libertadores. However, in recent days, they have encountered a problem due to Andrés Andrade's severe knee injury, which was evaluated with discouraging results and he is completely ruled out.
Despite this, Guillermo Salas is aware that he has a large squad of players in all positions who could easily take Andrade's place. Christian Cueva is a possibility to fill his spot, but so far he has not been able to show his best level in the blanquiazul jersey.
Sports journalist Diego Rebagliati expressed his opinion about the possibility of seeing 'Aladino' from the start against 'Gumarelo' and made a blunt comment about his performance, hoping that if he plays, he will have a good match. "I anticipate that Cueva has to play. And not only does he have to play, he has to do it well. He will play supported by Ballón and Castillo, and he has no more excuses not to play well. I am excited to see him on Tuesday," he mentioned in the latest broadcast of the program 'After the Game' on Movistar Deportes.
'Aladino' would not be part of the starting lineup
In the last hours, Guillermo Salas would have made a decision regarding who will replace Andrade against Libertad. Unfortunately for Cueva, he will not be the one responsible for generating attacking options for Alianza, but rather the Uruguayan Pablo Lavandeira.
Christian Cueva: numbers with Alianza Lima
Christian Cueva was one of the latest arrivals at the club for the 2023 season. Despite the fans' excitement to see him shine, he did not stand out in the games he played and is now a substitute for 'Chicho.' He has played 357 minutes in eight matches with the team without scoring or assisting.
Duration of Christian Cueva's loan
The talented national midfielder arrived at La Victoria after reaching a loan agreement with the owner of his contract, Al-Fateh. Initially, Cueva signed only until the end of August with the team, but the management is working to extend his loan until the end of the year.