FBC Melgar introduced its new coach last Friday: the Argentine Pablo de Muner. This reported which strategies the red-black team will use with a view to the season Copa Libertadores 2024 and Liga 1 of the next year. Likewise, details were clarified about the players who would join the squad, but above all it was mentioned what intentions there are regarding the signing of Christian Cueva and Carlos Zambrano, players recently released by Alianza Lima. There was speculation about the latter on social networks and some journalists even mentioned that the former Blue and Whites had an approach to Melgar.
FBC Melgar clarified rumors about Cueva and Zambrano: what did they say?
During a press conference, Pablo de Muner ruled out any possibility of signing Carlos Zambrano. “As for the interest in Zambrano, I have not spoken to him or Ricardo (Bettocchi) on the subject,” he explained.
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The same was done by the administrator of FBC Melgar, Ricardo Bettocchi, who mentioned that there had been no approach to the player. “Lie, that’s not true. There are a lot of journalists because it wasn't offered either. It's a lie, it's not true, there are many journalists who say things that are not true. “This is a lie, there is not even an approach,” he emphasized.
In this sense, they mentioned that Melgar's plans involve hiring only three players, but that they will not carry out searches similar to Zambrano, as is the case with Christian Cueva. “It's not like we're going to do a search like that. The squad is practically put together,” said Bettocchi.
What strategy will Pablo de Muner use at FBC Melgar?
Pablo de Muner stated that his goal is for FBC Melgar to achieve a good place in the first division and an excellent performance in the Copa Libertadores. “The goals are clear: to fight in the local tournament and try to become champions, and the first goal at international level is to reach the group stage of the Copa Libertadores.”
New technical command. Photo: FBC Melgar
What did Colombia coach Nestor Lorenzo say about Pablo de Muner?
Colombia coach Nestor Lorenzo sent a fraternal greeting to Arequipa after the recruitment of his friend and colleague Pablo de Muner. “A big hug to all the people of Arequipa. I wish them all the best, now with Pablo de Muner, who is an excellent coach, and to all of Peru a big hug,” he told Ovación.
Who will form the new technical command of FBC Melgar?
According to the Arequipa team's official report, the technical command is led by coach Pablo de Muner and consists of Juan Manuel Saja, Gonzalo Rocha and Nicolás Gianni.
What position did Melgar end up in in League 1?
In the cumulative table Melgar from Arequipa took fourth place. This placement, which he achieved after participating in the Apertura and Clausura tournaments, allowed him access to the first phase of the Libertadores Cup of America. This means that the residents of Arequipa will have to overcome two phases to get to the group stage.