Overview
- The FPF Board approved a regulation allowing clubs to field up to seven foreign players at once and scrapped the Sub-19 convocation requirement, drawing objections from Alianza Lima, Sporting Cristal, Sport Boys and Melgar as well as criticism from SAFAP.
- Alianza Lima continued preseason in the Serie Río de la Plata, debuting Federico Girotti in a loss to Independiente and preparing to face Unión de Santa Fe in Montevideo, with a possible first runout for Luis Advíncula.
- Paolo Guerrero was reported to have a muscular complaint before the Unión friendly and is expected to sit out, with Girotti set to lead the line, according to journalist reports.
- Alianza opened talks with Bryan Reyna’s representatives about a loan return, though any move hinges on Belgrano’s decision and the player’s preference, with no agreement yet.
- Universitario confirmed Pierina Núñez’s arrival after her Levante exit and previously announced Gabriel Costa’s departure, while Alianza’s Liga 1 opener is set for January 30 at noon against Sport Huancayo on L1 Max.