Sporting Cristal finished as the runner-up of Peruvian soccer and as the leader in the Accumulated Standings throughout the 2020 season. A fact highlighted by the same coach Roberto Mosquera, who made a brief analysis of what the year was like for the 'celestes' in local and international tournaments.
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Aside from the football topic, Roberto Mosquera took a few seconds to refer to the qualifications he has received from a sector of fans who label him as a 'flower vase'. A word without arguments for the national strategist, who responded in this way to "Cristal TV" cameras.
"I speak to the fans with my heart, with truth and reason. There is a very small percentage that does not believe in what I say. Because a 'flower vase' is someone who does not achieve objectives and lies, and I have not lied. When I came, the team was last and I said that I came to make Cristal a champion. Everyone called me a 'flower vase'. I could win the championship or not, but what can I say if I come to the team I love, I have to commit myself from the first day," Mosquera stated.
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Likewise, Roberto Mosquera made it clear that the team felt bad for not giving the 'celeste' people a joy with the national title in 2021. However, they quickly focus on what the next season will bring, where the clear objectives are to be national champions and advance to the next round of the Copa Libertadores.
"There are no lies, we have the responsibility to be champions in 2022 and advance to the next round of the Libertadores," he added.
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When did Sporting Cristal start preseason?
According to the words of coach Roberto Mosquera himself, the 2022 preseason for Sporting Cristal started on Monday, December 13, virtually. After that, they will move to the club's facilities for the respective physical work.