Challenges and questionable decisions by Sporting Cristal generate uncertainty.

Sporting Cristal Club is in the midst of a season full of challenges and questionable decisions that have raised concerns among its fans and the sports community in general. The beginning of this year has been marked by a series of contract renewals with players from the blue team, some of which have raised doubts about long-term planning and the performance of the squad in international competitions, particularly in the Copa Libertadores. One of the situations that has caught attention is the contract extension until 2025 of players such as Gianfranco Chávez, Renzo Pretell, Leandro Sosa, and Irven Ávila. These decisions have been criticized due to the inconsistent performance of some of these players in international tournaments, especially in the Copa Libertadores, where the blue team aims to excel and compete at the highest level. In the case of Chávez, his role as a substitute under the direction of Enderson Moreira has highlighted a discreet moment in his career, losing his starting position to Leonardo Díaz. The renewal of Pretell has also caused surprise, considering his inconsistency in performance throughout the seasons and the arrival of Gustavo Cazonatti to take his position. On the other hand, the contract extension of Sosa and Ávila, players with a disappointing history in the Copa Libertadores in terms of goals and effectiveness, raises doubts about their long-term stay in the team. Additionally, the club has faced the dilemma of whether to use the sixth foreign player slot allowed in the Peruvian tournament or not. Despite having the possibility of incorporating another foreign player, the management has chosen not to do so at least until the first half of the season, leading to speculation about strategic planning and the team's needs in key positions. The departure of Tiago Nunes from the coaching staff and delays in team planning have added more uncertainty to an already complicated start to the season for Sporting Cristal. With the arrival of Enderson Moreira and the need to replace key players in the squad, the blue team faces a significant challenge to remain competitive both nationally and internationally. Amidst these questioned decisions and challenges to overcome, Sporting Cristal fans hope to see a prompt improvement in the team's performance and a clear strategy to achieve the goals set for this season. Long-term planning and squad management will be key aspects for the club's success in competitions such as the Copa Libertadores and the local championship.