Zambrano was sent off in the classic against Universitario. The defender left the field with provocative gestures in the stands, an action that angered Carlos Galván.
Carlo Zambrano was in the spotlight in the last classic between Alianza Lima and Universitario de Deportes. The ‘León’ played a flawless game; However, he was sent off at the end of the game and “Chicho” Salas spoke about his abrupt play that cost him the red card. Furthermore, the trusted defender left the Monumental field with provocative gestures towards the Meringue fans, an action criticized by Carlos Galván, a former Ate line-up player.
The Argentinian, who won the 2009 national championship with the U, praised the Kaiser’s game but said his dismissal ruined the good performance he had shown on his debut in Peruvian football.
“In general he stuck to it, but from then on he made a stupid mistake, what he did seems very stupid to me. It’s even normal, I don’t know if I should say that or not, but it seems me that he did it with the expulsion and the gesture was unnecessary that Calladito looks prettier, that’s nonsense,” said Galván.
“He played with experience. It was noticed that he lacked a bit of rhythm but there was a game with Cabanillas that came out quickly and made his body push him, that’s experience,” he added.
What did “Chicho” Salas say about the sacking of Carlos Zambrano?
‘Chicho’ Salas was far from upset about being kicked out, but ‘Chicho’ Salas was calm after Carlos Zambrano was sent off in the classic and didn’t complete the 90 minutes. He said so after the game.
“Carlos (Zambrano) hasn’t played since November last year but he’s a player with a lot of hierarchy, for the national team. He took part in Europe, who wouldn’t want him… it was his first game in Peruvian football and later, regarding the foul he committed, I will see him more calmly,” he said.
Next game of Alianza Lima
Alianza Lima plays their next game on Saturday February 25th for the sixth date of the Apertura League 1 tournament 2023. The blue and whites meet César Vallejo in Matute.
This game takes place at night and will be the first time the new lighting poles the club has acquired for this year will be used.