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Rainer Torres Critiques Álex Valera’s Finishing, Says He Is Not Ready for a Move Abroad

The former Universitario midfielder used a TV appearance to warn that Peru lacks a reliable No. 9 for upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

Overview

  • Torres made the assessment on the program Estudio Fútbol (A Presión), where he was asked about Valera’s form for Universitario and Peru.
  • He characterized Valera’s efficiency as “makes 2 and misses 2,” arguing that superior finishing would have already taken the striker overseas.
  • Despite the critique, Torres called Valera one of the best strikers in Peru’s domestic league.
  • He said that at Valera’s age he would seek to play abroad to better contribute to the national team in future qualifiers.
  • Coverage also noted Valera’s market value has climbed from about $100,000 in 2020 to roughly €1 million since joining Universitario.