“The team is going to suffer”, “a locker room leader is lost”, the analysis of how much Yotún’s injury affects the interests of the Peruvian team

Yoshimar Yotún is not only the axis of Sporting Cristal’s midfielder, he is the player who supports the Peruvian team’s game. However, the severe injury he suffered on Monday night in the duel against Vallejo seems to keep him off the field for several weeks, which would compromise his presence in the Copa América.

The midfielder returned to Lima on Tuesday with his left leg immobilized so as not to further compromise his left leg and using crutches. The initial diagnosis issued by Cristal refers to “a ligamentous compromise in the knee.”

More evaluations are still being carried out to determine the severity of the injury and with this he knows how long his recovery would take. The concrete thing is that in the proximity you will not be able to count on him. Therefore, thinking about the selection, three journalists answer two key questions.

• 1. Who can be Yotún’s replacement in the national team and why?
• 2. How much does Fossati lose with the absence of Cristal’s captain?

Daniel Kanashiro – Liga1 MAX

1. Looking for a replacement for Yotún is complicated in any scheme due to his technical qualities and leadership within the teams.

2. The national team will suffer. More than a name, Fossati will have to accommodate an operation in that midfield of 3, beyond the names.

Diego Rebagliati – Movistar Sports

1. It’s going to be difficult to replace. There are other good options like Cartagena or Quispe. But with other characteristics.

2. He loses a lot, because Yotun is the player who normally has the most contact with the ball when he plays for the national team. The team used to play at its own pace.

Rodrigo Morales – Direct TV

1. The options were already shown by Fosatti in the previous friendlies, where Yotún was not there either: Peña, Castillo, Quispe, Távara, Cartagena. Even Tapia and Aquino still need to return to the wheel and the naturally wingers are used as insiders, in the case of Grimaldo. There are options.

2. Peru loses a locker room leader mainly, a player of a thousand battles who can help you manage moods in adverse situations.

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