Alianza Lima coach Pablo Guede defends forwards and explains Kevin Quevedo omission

Alianza Lima head coach Pablo Guede said his forwards Paolo Guerrero and Federico Girotti are not in goal‑scoring positions because he deliberately pulls them away from the penalty area, stressing that the team’s success comes before individual statistics. He added that any goals scored by striker Eryc Castillo are the result of collective effort.

Guede also addressed media questions about the exclusion of attacker Kevin Quevedo, confirming the player is not injured and that his omission is a purely tactical decision made by the coach. The Peruvian club remains atop the 2026 Torneo Clausura with seven points after a 3‑1 win over Alianza Atlético.