Alianza Lima shows the time in the 2023 season. The intimate club are the sole leaders of the Apertura tournament and are developing as a contender to win the League 1 title. They have also just broken their losing streak without a win in the Copa Libertadores and are pleased to qualify for the round of 16 of the competition. This good moment for the blue and white club is due in large part to the contribution of the players who signed earlier in the year and have so far cemented their position in the Peruvian championship.
For Diego Rebagliati, The intimate board’s major success with these deals has been to raise the profile of the football players they seek for their squad, as opposed to years like 2020 where they opted for names that didn’t respond as expected.
“Alianza learned the lesson. There is a footballer profile that they choose. Back in 2020 they burned out with players who had a different profile than Alianza would have liked, apart from whether they had a good name or even in the national team were . They had more past than present. Now they brought players with gifts, desires and very professional players,” said the Movistar Deportes sports commentator.
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Which players have Alianza Lima signed in 2023?
In the recent Peru soccer transfer market, Alianza Lima has acquired Pablo Sabbag, Andrés Andrade, Gabriel Costa, Carlos Zambrano, Christian Cueva, Jesús Castillo, Bryan Reyna and Edinson Chávez.
The two Colombians have established themselves in “Chicho” Salas’ starting XI: Sabbag on goals and Andrade on assists and a good understanding of the game. Costa is one of the top scorers in League 1, Zambrano became immobile in defence, Reyna is one of the most unbalanced, Castillo surprised with his growth and Chávez responded when it mattered. Only Cueva has yet to shine, but fans are confident “Aladino” will be revealed soon.
What is the position of Alianza Lima in the Apertura tournament table?
Alliance of Lima is in first place of the inaugural tournament the League 1 Betsson 2023 with 27 units. The blue and white team has won nine games and lost only two (one was on foot).