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.