On Sunday, January 21st, Lima Alliance He made the second presentation of his squad for 2024 at the so-called Blanquiazul afternoon in Trujillo. The team led by Alejandro Restrepo was unable to repeat the win against Once Caldas on the Blue and White night, this time reaching a goalless draw against Universidad Católica de Chile. This meeting was the official debut of Sebastian Rodríguez in a close team.
The former Peñarol player came on in the 74th minute of the supplementary half in place of midfielder Adrián Arregui, adding his first minutes with the Victorian club, which will debut in Liga 1 2024 this Sunday 28th.
What did Sebastián Rodríguez say after his debut with Alianza Lima on Blanquiazul afternoon?
At the end of the game, the Uruguayan midfielder gave his first impressions after his debut against the Chilean team and talked about how he has felt since his arrival at Alianza Lima.
“I felt very good, I couldn't play the last game because I didn't have much time with the team and had to bring myself up to par, but today (Sunday) I came in and got to know the team. “I belong to a very healthy group with a great competitive spirit and that makes the team play great,” he told Zapping Sports.
Sebastián Rodríguez finished second last season with Peñarol. Photo: Alianza Lima
In addition, the 31-year-old footballer revealed that the main advice he received from coach Alejandro Restrepo was that from his position he should let the rest of his teammates play. Rodríguez explained that intensity is one of the priorities of this new technical command for 2024.
“The teacher asks me to play confidently and let the team play from my position. “We are getting closer to the idea, especially in terms of the intensity that the coaching staff wants for the team,” he added.
Who are the most expensive footballers in League 1 2024?
The squad is tied for first place with players worth 1.5 million euros.
- Sebastián Rodríguez (Alianza Lima): 1.5 million euros
- Joao Grimaldo (Sporting Cristal): 1.5 million euros
- Ignácio da Silva (Sporting Cristal): 1.5 million euros
- Bryan Reyna (Alianza Lima): 1 million euros
- Edison Flores (University): 1 million euros.