Overview
- Sport Boys, which named its squad Tuesday for Melgar at the Miguel Grau, left Carlos Zambrano and Miguel Trauco out to focus on conditioning.
- They arrived registered but short of match rhythm after weeks without competitive games, so staff ordered a reacclimation plan to lower injury risk.
- Carlos Desio said both defenders have a strong chance to be considered for Juan Pablo II on April 25 if they meet fitness goals.
- The coach stressed merit-based selection and said the player in best form will start regardless of reputation or past clubs.
- The backdrop is a rough Apertura start with 8 points from nine matches and vocal fan scrutiny, including Reimond Manco warning the pair about strict fitness expectations.