Overview

• Sporting director Álvaro Barco urged the federation to spare Valera from Friday’s friendly in Chile after Universitario diagnosed a rectus femoris issue and left him unused on the bench in their last match.
• Barco noted the game is slated for synthetic turf at Estadio Bicentenario de La Florida, which he argues heightens the chance of aggravation for the 29-year-old striker.
• Universitario coach Jorge Fossati said Valera is not fully recovered and emphasized the need for him to arrive for national duty in proper condition.
• Club executive Jean Ferrari is expected to speak with interim Peru coach Manuel Barreto about the player’s status, and no public decision has been announced.
• Depor reported, citing journalist Enrique Vega, that Valera could be dropped from the squad to prioritize recovery, a claim not yet confirmed by the FPF.