If Hernán Barcos is an important figure in Alianza Lima's attack, he was not taken into account for the match against UTC, as reported by journalist Marcello Merizalde. In fact, everything seems to indicate that the absence of the player against the Cajamarca club was solely due to personal issues that the forward must resolve abroad.
In that sense, it is important to note that the intimate team had to rely on the skill of Colombian striker Pablo Sabbag, who scored the dramatic equalizing goal against Universidad César Vallejo. For now, it has not been confirmed when the 'Pirate' will return to the work of the victorian team.
In the 2023 season, Hernán Barcos has participated in a total of 26 official matches with the blanquiazul shirt. In this way, he has managed to score 9 goals and make 3 assists so far in the 2023 Liga 1.
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Considering the absence of Hernán Barcos and the injuries of various members of the first team, Nixon Perea was forced to field a unique eleven for the match against UTC in the 7th round of the Torneo Clausura.
Alianza Lima XI: Ángelo Campos; Santiago García, Pablo Míguez, Carlos Zambrano; Ricardo Lagos, Jesús Castillo, Josepmir Ballón, Jairo Concha; Christian Cueva, Gabriel Costa, Pablo Sabbag.
After a tough first half, Bryan Reyna appeared at minute 48 of the match to score the only goal of the game, which would ultimately give Alianza Lima the victory against UTC.
It is important to note that Alianza Lima recently hired coach Mauricio Larriera as the new head coach. The Uruguayan will replace Nixon Perea, who has been acting as interim coach since the departure of Guillermo 'Chicho' Salas last month.