universitario’s Velez to Lead Attack Against Depleted Garcilaso
Lima, Peru – Universitario de Deportes will look to secure a victory against Deportivo Garcilaso at the Monumental Stadium, with Ayró Vélez expected to partner Álex Valera in attack.Universitario coach remains undecided between Anderson Santamaría or Aldo Corzo for a starting position on the defensive line, and between José Carabalí and César Inga as left wingers.
Deportivo Garcilaso will be without a full squad,facing six key absences including head coach carlos Bustos and members of his technical staff. Players unavailable for the match include Yuriel Celi (on loan to Universitario), Francisco Arancibia (injured), inti Garrafa (sent off), josé Albornoz (suspended), and Alberto Arzubialde (suspended).
Deportivo Garcilaso Starting XI: Patrick Zubczuk, Jefferson Portales/Juan Diego Lojas, Carlos Beltrán, Xavi Moreno, Erick canales, Orlando Núñez, Enmanuel Páucar, Nicolás Gómez, Kevin Sandoval, José Sinisterra, Pablo Erustes, Ezequiel Naya.
Despite the absences, Garcilaso will welcome back Juan Diego Lojas, Orlando Núñez, and Nicolás Gómez to the starting lineup. The team will maintain its conventional system and rely on key players Beltrán, Canales, Páucar, Sandoval, and forward Pablo Erustes.