Alianza Lima is preparing in the best way to face the classic of Peruvian football this Saturday, July 22. In that line, the 'intimos' will recover one of their main players for the transcendental match at the Alejandro Villanueva Stadium.
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For days it was known that the 'intimos' had several absences for the match for the 5th date of the Clausura Tournament of Liga 1 2023. However, now journalist Diego Sotomayor announced the return of Santiago García to Alianza Lima after the injury that had been afflicting him for several weeks.
With this news, Guillermo Salas recovers one of his main defensive assets, since the Argentine is one of the most experienced players in that area of the field along with Carlos Zambrano. In addition, this return is important considering the injury of Yordi Vílchez.
Santiago García could play against Universitario.
So far, Santiago García has played 19 games between Liga 1 and Copa Libertadores, and has even scored a goal, but the fans are not completely satisfied with his arrival because he has been absent in some key matches for Alianza Lima.
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Despite Santiago García's return, one of the players who would concentrate prior to the Alianza Lima vs. Universitario match is young Jhoao Velásquez, a 17-year-old center-back who has played in the Copa Libertadores Sub 20 and also won the Reserves' classic 2-1 this same week. The 'blanquiazul gem' could come in to reinforce the defense if the match requires it.