For many, the arrival of Christian Cueva at Alianza Lima represented one of the greatest successes of the blanquiazul directive for the 2023 season. In this way, Guillermo Salas did not hesitate to field the national midfielder in the match against Athletico Paranaense in the Copa Libertadores.
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However, due to the long period of inactivity on the field, Cueva arrived in La Victoria lacking rhythm and not in his best physical condition, so he is still struggling to adapt and yesterday against Athletico Paranaense, he was one of the lowest points for Guillermo Salas' team.
'Aladino' did not appear as he usually does in every match with Peru, and his filtered passes, shots on goal, and one-on-one plays did not shine against Athletico Paranaense.
This did not go unnoticed by former professional footballer Aldo Olcese, who once wore the blue and white shirt. "For me, I think 'Chicho' was wrong with Cueva. I wouldn't have changed anyone (from the starting eleven), except Cueva who should have played Andrade, for me. Anyway, 'Chicho' knows why he put him in", commented the current vice president of Deportivo Municipal.
Andrés Andrade entered the match against Paranaense well
Guillermo Salas decided that 'Rifle' Andrade would enter the aforementioned match at the 71st minute of the second half, replacing Christian Cueva. The Colombian midfielder, in the first plays he had, put Franco Zanelatto face to face with the goal, which could have been Alianza's goal, and the other thing was that he caused the expulsion of defender Thiago Eleno.