The 2023 season evolved from a season of big signings to a season of permanent injuries at Alianza Lima. The tight group was reinforced in large numbers and with stellar names for La Liga and the Copa Libertadores, but their sizeable squad began to shrink by the day as the players suffered – and continue to suffer – from various physical ailments. In the Clausura tournament, the picture worsened as several players were loaned out and Pablo Lavandeira was sold, progressively reducing the squad to 11 recovered players.
Among the names most absent from the Victorian painting are: Bryan Reyna, Carlos Zambrano j Paul Sabbag. The list is complete Frank Zanelato, Jairo Concha, Andres Andrade, Santiago García, Frank Saravia, Yordi Vilchez, Christian Benavente have already joined them Ricardo Lagoswho came from the game against Cienciano in Cusco.
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In other words, the Blue and Whites could put together a powerful eleven with all their injured footballers, because the vast majority were regular players during the season or were considered important substitutes in the team.
Alianza Lima has 11 injured football players. Photo: Composition in Buildlineup
When will Alianza Lima return to League 1?
Mauricio Larriera’s men meet Alianza Atlético next Saturday 26 August at 20:30 (Peruvian time) at the Alejandro Villanueva Stadium. The duel will be broadcast by Liga 1 Max and Liga 1 Play.