Melgar wants to be a protagonist again in Liga 1 and qualify for the group stage of the Copa Libertadores 2024. Following the announcement of the signing of coach Pablo de Muner, the red and black team started pre-season and agreed to a series of friendly matches in Argentina; However, it was surprising that the strategist decided to leave the goalscorer aside. Beto da Silva.
What happened to Beto da Silva in Melgar?
According to journalist Renato Gambarini, the coach decided not to include the 27-year-old attacker in his team's tour of Argentina.
“Beto Da Silva did not travel to Argentina with the FBC Melgar team. Coach Pablo de Muner would have given the Peruvian striker the finger. 'Betoto' will miss the rest of the pre-season and will not play any friendly matches with the red and black team,” he explained on his Twitter account.
Situation of Beto da Silva in Melgar. Photo: Twitter/Renato Gambarini.
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Which teams will Melgar play against in Argentina?
So far, Melgar has confirmed that they will play a friendly match Argentinos Juniors next Saturday, January 6th.
Melgar's work schedule in Argentina. Photo: Melgar.
Which tournaments will Melgar take part in in 2024?
Melgar will play in Liga 1 and the qualifying phase of the Copa Libertadores in 2024. In the continental competition, their first rival will be Aurora from Bolivia; If they manage to win their series, they will face Tiago Nunes' Botafogo to continue the fight for access to the group zone.