In the middle of the preseason and just a few days before the start of the League 1 2024The professional football director of Alianza Lima, Bruno Marioni, gave a press conference in which he explained several points that are being improved in the institution, as well as the factors for the composition of the squad for coach Alejandro Restrepo.
With this in mind, the manager was asked about the possible arrival of Paolo Guerrero at the Victorian club; He also referred to Carlos Zambrano's remaining in the team. Both were discarded by Marioni because they did not fit into the 2024 version that they have for this Alianza Lima. In the following note we explain the reason for the decision to deviate from these names.
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What did Bruno Marioni say about the Alianza Lima 2024 squad?
First of all, the director of football indicated that the profile they are looking for this season is that of a player who is disciplined, professional and in optimal physical condition, in addition to being undisciplined neither inside nor outside the club. Victorian.
“Alianza Lima is too big for players to come who were undisciplined at other clubs or here. If they do not have professionalism, the players will not participate in this project,” were the words of the former Argentina player.
Bruuno Marioni is the new football director of the intimate club. Photo: Alianza Lima
Why won't Paolo Guerrero arrive at Alianza Lima?
Bruno Marioni made it clear that Paolo Guerrero will not be part of the 2024 squad, not because he is an undisciplined footballer, but because his profile does not fit into the structure that coach Alejandro Restrepo wants.
According to the Argentine, they have put together a squad that can play with different systems on the pitch. From a formation with 3 or 5 defenders to the placement of fast wingers to multiple strikers on the pitch.
“Decisions have been made and profiles have been seen, today we have a squad with several options if he decides to play with a striker, with wingers. This means that the squad in Paolo Guerrero’s area is sufficiently covered,” said Bruno Marioni.
Why won't Carlos Zambrano continue his career at Alianza Lima?
How Paolo GuerreroThe Argentine emphasized emphatically that the “Emperor” does not fit into Alejandro Restrepo's team, especially given the arrival of the names that now occupy his position, such as Ramos, Freytes and Renzo Garcés.
“Carlos Zambrano does not fit into this year's sports structure. We're talking about finding the best possible way out. They deserve the utmost respect,” he concluded. It should be noted that he also ruled this out Santiago Garciawho still had a contract with the Blue-Whites for the entire year 2024 and with whom he will agree to end his relationship.