Atlético Junior will receive this April 9th University of Peru on the second day of the group stage of the Conmebol Libertadores. Another victory will extend their lead in zone D.
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The Tiburón team will play its first home game in the competition, after its great performance as a visitor in its debut against Botafogo, a team it defeated 3-1 at the Nilton Santos stadium.
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He is first with three units, followed by Universitario, which also has the same points, thanks to its home victory against Liga Deportiva de Quito.
For this Tuesday’s clash, coach Reyes called up 23 players, among which goalkeeper Santiago Mele stands out; defender Gabriel Fuentes; midfielders Víctor Cantillo and Didier Moreno; and the offensive players Carlos Bacca, José Enamorado and Yimmi Chará.
The strategist will have two very important casualties in the defensive zone since the center backs Rafael Pérez and Emanuel Olivera are injured.
The good news for Atlético Junior is that midfielder Luis ‘Cariaco’ González returns to the squad, who was sidelined for several months due to an injury to one of his shoulders.
Coach Arturo Reyes confirmed the return of the Venezuelan in the press conference prior to the clash against Universitario. “As long as we can count on important players for the roster, like ‘Cariaco’, it is important for us.”
He also spoke about some of the injured players, confirming the time they have left for their recovery.
“Emanuel Olivera is in the last phase of recovery and Salazar I understand that it is a sprain. If he is grade two, it would be between 15-20 days of disability,” he assured.
Reyes also analyzed what the duel against the Peruvian team will be like, pointing out that their rival is a very well-worked team.
“Each game brings its story. It will surely be a complex and difficult match, especially in this group, which is very even and in which anyone can advance to the next phase. It will be a very difficult game, despite having changed coaches, they maintain many things about the champion team. The current coach does his job very well, they have a lot of skill and a good base“, stated the DT
Meanwhile, Universitario has just won 1-0 against Alianza Atlético, using an alternate team with some players who were in the victory for Libertadores against Liga de Quito.
The Merengue painting is located in the second box in the standings of the Peruvian League with 24 points and remains undefeated for almost eight months, with a balance of 14 wins and 10 draws.
Possible formations
Junior: Mele; Pacheco, Ceballos, Peña, Fuentes; Moreno, Cantillo, Chará; In love, Bacca and Caicedo.
University: Britos; Corzo, Riveros, Saravia; Polo, Portocarrero; Ureña, Pérez Guedes, Concha; Flores and Rivera.
