Alianza Lima vs. Universitario de Deportes: Benavente wants to play the clásicos

A few days before the first leg between Alianza Lima and Universitario de Deportes, for the final of the national title of the Liga 1 2023, the name of Cristian Benavente started to sound strongly, in the possibility of playing the clásicos on November 4th and 8th.

However, it was learned that the "Chaval", who has been without playing for a year, was left out of the squad list for this weekend's match at the Estadio Monumental de Ate.

Although he is already recovered from his injury and has been training with the first team, coach Mauricio Larriera has reportedly decided not to consider him for this first match, due to the lack of rhythm. Let's remember that Benavente's last match was in October of last year, after that, he was operated in early January and has not been able to debut in the Liga 1 due to his long recovery process.

However, Benavente's absence in the first playoff match does not ensure that he will miss the return match, therefore. The 29-year-old midfielder will continue working to earn a place in the main squad that seeks to turn things around at the Alejandro Villanueva stadium.

DESIRES TO PLAY

Previously, Cristian Benavente had expressed his desires to have playing time in the first and second leg matches against Universitario de Deportes: "I am available, I have been training with the normal group for a little over a week, I am available. God willing (I can enter the list for Saturday and Wednesday)," said Benavente.