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The last football trial of Universitario de Deportes yesterday afternoon at the Monumental Stadium, prior to the match against Unión Comercio tonight (9pm) for the third round of the Clausura Tournament, was not the same as always. The physical work, the cheers, and the contagious smile that Sebastián Avellino, a member of Jorge Fossati's coaching staff detained in Sao Paulo for alleged racist acts against Corinthians fans, were missing.
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The support of the group of players for the Uruguayan physical trainer goes beyond football; however, football does not stop. There is a rival to defeat that will face a sea of fans in an impressive Monumental stadium.
There are returns and doubts in the 'Flaco's' lineup. José Carvallo returns to the goal, Martín Pérez to the midfield. The doubt is up front: Emanuel Herrera or Alex Valera, in attack. A home win will keep the merengues at the top of the tournament and help emotionally with a view to the rematch of the second playoffs against 'Timao', on Tuesday, July 18 in Ate.
In that way, the lineup would be with José Carvallo; Aldo Corzo, Williams Riveros, Marco Saravia, Nelson Cabanillas; Rodrigo Ureña, Martín Pérez, Andy Polo, Piero Quispe; Urruti, Emanuel Herrera or Alex Valera. On the other hand, Fossati decided not to call up Edison Flores. The idea is to take care of him so that he reaches 100% physically for the rematch against Corinthians at the Monumental Stadium. Everything indicates that he will be a starter.
Andy Polo, the desire of all 'U'
It is no secret that the best football player in the Jorge Fossati era at the cream team is Andy Polo. Every match, the right winger confirms it through his play. An tireless back and forth, tactical discipline, and a high percentage of goal assists. Enough reasons why Universitario de Deportes has as a priority to extend his contract thinking about the Centennial; however, the ball is in the court of the club in Ate. So far, there has been no formal contact, only surveys, although if he continues to perform well, the player could have options abroad again.
Fear or excuse from 'Timao'?
The Corinthinas coach, Vanderlei Luxemburgo, asked not to play the rematch against Universitario due to the resurgence of Guillain-Barré syndrome in Peru.
"An outbreak is an outbreak. Any country with that, if there is a decree, it must be respected. We are not guinea pigs," he declared in a press conference. According to 'Lance', 'Timao' consulted CONMEBOL about the possibility of changing the venue for the second leg match against 'U', arguing the national state of emergency.
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