Juan José Luque conversed with the media after Sporting Cristal's runner-up finish in the 2021 Liga 1. One of the aspects that the sports director commented on was the team's performance throughout the season, a detail that upset former 'Rimense' goalscorer, Luis Alberto Bonnet.
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What happened? Everything indicates that Juan José Luque emphasized the achievement that Sporting Cristal obtained throughout 2021 by being first in the Accumulated Table. Despite this merit, the 'celestes' could not be champions at the end of the season as they lost to Alianza Lima.
"We have been runners-up, but first in the Accumulated," said Juan José Luque to Radio Ovación regarding one of Sporting Cristal's achievements in 2021.
This brief comment was frowned upon by one of Sporting Cristal's referents, Luis Alberto Bonnet, who used his social media to express his position based on the sports director's recent statements by the 'celeste' team.
"How sad that Sporting Cristal is content with being second in the Peruvian league. SC Always Champions, Mr. Luque," wrote Luis Alberto Bonnet on his official Facebook account.
This fact has generated a myriad of positions from the fans, as some see it as a misunderstanding by the former 'rimense' goalscorer, while others support him so that there is a reaction from the board of directors heading into the 2022 season.
When does Sporting Cristal's preseason start?
Sporting Cristal plans to start their preseason on December 20th, but virtually. It will be the first work from home for the players, and then move on to in-person training.