Universidad confirmed this Monday the new incorporation of Edison Flores until the end of 2024, the Centenary Year of the crema team. The popular 'Orejas', who arrives on loan from Atlas in Mexico, will be the only reinforcement for the 'U' to compete in the Clausura Tournament 2023.
Flores, who returns to Universidad after seven years, will seek to have minutes in the crema team, as he lost continuity at Atlas. But the question that many fans would like to answer is: How will Edison Flores enter Jorge Fossati's starting lineup? We detail it below.
Jorge Fossati usually prefers a three-line formation with a 3-5-2 or a 3-4-1-2. With Flores, who is a versatile player who could perform well in midfield as well as on the left wing, he would be very supportive for Fossati, as he would be a key piece for the midfield.
If he plays on the left side, he would have to compete with Argentine Martín Pérez Guedes, who has managed to earn a spot in the starting eleven, and Flores could be a fundamental substitute until he adapts to the pace of play of the current team.
Starting lineup with Flores on the left wing: José Carvallo, Aldo Corzo, Williams Riveros, Matías Di Benedetto, Andy Polo, Nelson Cabanillas, Rodrigo Ureña, Martín Pérez Guedes/Edison Flores, Horacio Calcaterra, Emanuel Herrera, and Alex Valera.
In the case that they want to consider him to reinforce the midfield, with a 3-4-1-2 strategy, he could be considered as a number 10 and could give more competition in the position to Calcaterra, who already has two assists and a goal in that position. Unless Fossati wishes to use Flores as a midfielder, and lower Calcaterra a bit more to play as a connection with Edison.
Starting lineup with Flores as a midfielder: José Carvallo, Matías Di Benedetto, Williams Riveros, Aldo Corzo, Martín Pérez Guedes, Rodrigo Ureña, Nelson Cabanillas, Horacio Calcaterra/Edison Flores, Andy Polo, Alex Valera, and Emanuel Herrera.
In the position he manages to establish himself in, undoubtedly, Edison Flores will generate a boost for the team in general, who are focused on being able to face a final against Alianza Lima to win the national champions title.