Alianza Lima does not want to rest on its laurels and will go for more in 2023. With the goal of achieving the tricampeonato in the Liga 1 and breaking their streak of winless games in the Copa Libertadores, the íntimo team has built a squad with several high-profile signings from some of the best leagues in South America. All of them were presented at the Tarde Blanquiazul, which took place last Sunday at the Alejandro Villanueva stadium.
In addition to the signings, the Victoriano team secured the renewal of some players who were key pieces for the bicampeonato, such as Hernán Barcos, Yordi Vílchez, and Josepmir Ballón. Coach Guillermo 'Chicho' Salas was also confirmed in his position due to the good impression he made despite taking over the position urgently.
According to the sports manager, José Bellina, the only exception to a squad that they consider already closed would be the incorporation of Christian Cueva. However, the case of 'Aladino' has been discussed for several weeks without major developments, so his possible arrival remains uncertain.
Alianza Lima: 2023 squad
- Goalkeepers: Ángelo Campos, Franco Saravia, Ítalo Espinoza, Sebastián Amasifuén
- Defenders: Yordi Vílchez, Pablo Míguez, Edinson Chávez, Santiago García, Joao Montoya, Ricardo Lagos, Gino Peruzzi, Carlos Zambrano
- Midfielders: Oswaldo Valenzuela, Jesús Castillo, Pablo Lavandeira, Jairo Concha, Jorge del Castillo, Mauricio Arrasco, Andrés Andrade, Josepmir Ballón
- Forwards: Cristian Benavente, Bryan Reyna, Aldair Rodríguez, Franco Zanelatto, Óscar Pinto, Gabriel Costa, Juan Pablo Goicochea, Pablo Sabbag, Hernán Barcos.
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In addition to Franco Zanelatto, who was on loan and returns for 2023, these are the additions that Alianza has made to its squad.
- Gabriel Costa
- Edinson Chávez
- Jesús Castillo
- Bryan Reyna
- Ítalo Espinoza
- Pablo Sabbag
- Andrés Andrade
- Carlos Zambrano.
What players will leave Alianza Lima?
Three players who currently have contracts with the íntimos, but are not in the coach's plans, were not presented at the Tarde Blanquiazul. They are Darlin Leiton, Aldair Fuentes, and Miguel Cornejo, who did not convince in 2022 and would be loaned to other clubs.
What is Alianza Lima's next match?
After their 2-1 victory in the practice match against Junior, Alianza Lima has scheduled another friendly before their debut in the Liga 1. As a guest at the Noche Verdolaga, the blanquiazul team will face Atlético Nacional from Colombia this Saturday, January 14th at 4:30 p.m. (Peruvian and Colombian time).