Alianza Lima is one of the teams that has reinforced the most in Liga 1 and already has its sights set on the three-peat. Andrés Andrade is one of the signings for this 2023 and, due to his past at Atlético Nacional, the fans expect a lot from the Colombian midfielder. Thus, in the preview of the match between the 'Verdolaga' and the 'íntimos', Guillermo Salas gave details of what he has seen from the 'Rifle' during the preseason and the position he will play.
‘Chicho’ commented that Andrade in his past as a player at Atlético Nacional played in many positions and excelled in all of them. However, the coach of Alianza Lima recognized that he will place the Colombian as an interior, possibly accompanying Josepmir Ballón and Pablo Lavandeira, regular starters in that area of the team's scheme.
“We have seen Andrés a lot, he has played in many positions, but we need him as an interior. He knows it, we know that he can give us a lot. He is a very technical player, he will surely give us a lot individually, collectively. He is a great player, he is going to help us a lot in this campaign,” declared the coach in dialogue with 'Win Sports'.
He also highlighted the squad he has for this year and confessed that he hopes that in the future Atlético Nacional can return the visit to Alianza Lima. "We have very good material, fast players with very good technique. This match is going to serve us a lot internationally, as visitors. It is going to serve us a lot and we are going to try to take advantage of it. Why not, later in a cup, we can also propose it as visitors (for Atlético Nacional to go to Lima)," he added.
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What's next for Alianza Lima after the 'Noche Verdolaga'
After this match for the 'Noche Verdolaga', Alianza Lima will return to the country to continue their preseason work and arrive well-prepared for the start of the Torneo Apertura 2023. In matchday 1, the team coached by Guillermo Salas will face Atlético Grau as visitors.
The match between the 'Blanquiazules' and the northern team will be played on Sunday, January 22, starting at 1:00 p.m. in Piura. Being a city with a lot of heat, La Victoria's team will have a tough challenge if they want to start their path towards the three-peat on the right foot.
On the other hand, matchday 2 of the Apertura has also been confirmed. Alianza Lima will have the most interesting match of the day when they face Deportivo Municipal at the Alejandro Villanueva stadium. The match will be played on Saturday, January 28, starting at 3:30 p.m., where 'Chicho' Salas' team arrives as clear favorites to take the victory.
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