Waldir Sáenz named the player that Alianza needed to defeat Libertad: "They lacked his speed."

Alianza Lima

experienced their first defeat in the Copa Libertadores after losing 2-1 to Libertad from Paraguay in Matute, a result that leaves the blanquiazules at the bottom of the table and shortens their chances of qualifying for the knockout stages of the continental competition. Many fans referred to the match and they were joined by Waldir Sáenz.

The all-time top scorer used the table of the program 'A Presión' to support Guillermo Salas and also mentioned the player who was missing to make the team more offensive and beat the 'Gumarelos', as he believes that his speed would have been vital in this match.

"For these matches, you had to have 'Zorrito'. Do you know why? Because we lacked someone fast. 'Zorro' in 20 or 25 minutes, wow. He showed it last year with Colo Colo. He is a 20-minute player", he affirmed while talking with the other panelists.

Although the other members immediately pointed out that 'Wally' is wrong in saying that, he explained that Wilmer Aguirre, even in 20 minutes, can bring speed to the attacks and that can be decisive in generating more goal opportunities, something that was not seen last night at the Estadio Alejandro Villanueva.

Finally, it is important to remember that Wilmer Aguirre's link to Alianza Lima ended at the end of the 2022 season, after the bicampeonato, and because of that, he decided to take another path. Now, also known as 'Rayo', he belongs to Deportivo Garcilaso and expects to show good level in the final stretch of his professional career.

Alianza Lima will play in the Copa Libertadores next Tuesday, June 6th against Atlético Mineiro, starting at 19:00 hours, at the Estadio Alejandro Villanueva. Let's remember that the first leg was won by the Brazilians.