Universitario Prepares for Cusco FC Match with Key Player Absences and Fan Support

Universitario's preparation for the match against Cusco FC has been complicated by the absence of key players. Andy Polo is out with a left thigh muscle strain, Edison Flores has a hamstring injury in his right thigh, and José Rivera suffered a sprained right shoulder. These absences limit Javier Rabanal's options in attack, leaving only Alex Valera and Lisandro Alzugaray as available forwards. Sekou Gassama is still working towards his debut.

The team received a boost with the availability of Williams Riveros, who is now registered as a Peruvian player after completing his naturalization process. Riveros was suspended for the 2025 season, preventing him from playing in the first match.

Despite the challenges, Universitario has received strong support from its fans in Cusco. A large gathering of fans, known as a 'banderazo,' took place in the city to support the team before the match. Universitario won their first match against ADT 2-0 and aims to secure another three points to stay at the top of the table.

Cusco FC lost their first match against Alianza Atlético 1-0, adding extra pressure to perform well against Universitario.

Andy Polo, Edison Flores, and José Rivera are out due to injuries.

The match is scheduled for February 7 at Estadio Garcilaso de la Vega in Cusco.

The match will be broadcast by L1 Max, channels 14 and 714 of Movistar, and the streaming platform L1 Play.

Universitario faces a tough challenge against Cusco FC with key players missing due to injuries. The availability of Williams Riveros provides a defensive boost, while strong fan support in Cusco could motivate the team. The match is crucial for Universitario to maintain their position at the top of the Liga 1 Torneo Apertura.

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