Internal discontent. Alianza Lima will play this Sunday, June 19 at 3:20 p.m. against Binacional in Juliaca as part of matchday 17 of the 2022 Liga 1 Betsson Apertura Tournament.
However, there is dissatisfaction in Alianza Lima because they will not be able to travel by plane as Juliaca airport is closed. Through a statement on their social media, the blanquiazules complained about the hours it will take them to arrive and play the match against Binacional as visitors.
"The Alianza team will have to fly early on Saturday to Arequipa and then take a bus to Juliaca, where they will arrive late in the evening. The players will lose a full day of training and their preparation will be affected," remarks the victorian club.
Alianza Lima statement prior to trip to Juliaca
In addition, they expressed their complaint about the distance between the venue and the Inca Manco Cápac airport. The reigning champion of Peruvian football is upset.
"According to the regulations, the airport must be located within a maximum distance of 150 kilometers from the match venue, something that does not apply to the Guillermo Briceño Stadium," they say. Despite this, the victorians will play the match.
In the preview of this statement, the Alianza Lima coach spoke about it. In a conversation with "Fútbol como cancha," he mentioned that there was enough time for things to be done in a better way.
"Our intention is for it to be known that there was plenty of time to do it in the best way. It seems that there is not much planning. We do want to play it. Few people are concerned about improving this football," said Carlos Bustos.
In addition, he added that "an unforeseen event like the airport issue occurs, but there is a logistical question that involves a first division league."