Overview
- Javier Rabanal praised forward Álex Valera’s form in training, calling him a complete striker who consistently imposes himself.
- Valera is officially under contract with Universitario through the end of the year.
- Rabanal said returning goalkeeper Diego Romero “needs minutes” and will receive playing time with a clear path to compete for the starting job after Sebastián Britos’s departure.
- Sekou Gassama’s arrival is expected within days, with Rabanal defending the signing as a distinct aerial and physical profile to enable long, direct play and provide a finishing threat.
- Universitario has completed a second week of preseason as Rabanal evaluates combinations in friendlies ahead of Liga 1 and Copa Libertadores campaigns.