Overview
- Flores acknowledged an irregular late-season run and accepted his omission from Peru’s current friendlies against Russia on November 12 and Chile on November 18.
- He said FPF director Jean Ferrari told him they were waiting for him, which he took as a sign the national team remains an option if his form improves.
- Flores named 23-year-old César Inga as Universitario’s standout revelation, with Libero reporting the defender is under contract through 2027 after a 36-match season that included standout Copa Libertadores displays and a goal for Peru in a friendly versus Chile.
- He also praised Jesús Castillo for stepping up from limited minutes to a starting role in key matches, noting his potential to keep progressing.
- Flores credited coach Jorge Fossati’s experience and attention to detail in Universitario’s tricampeonato, as the squad regroups for its next league match at Los Chankas after the FIFA break.