Alianza Lima continues the purification of its squad and in the last hours announced the departure of some players, including Cristian Benavente, Andrés Andrade and Josepmir Ballón. In the middle of this panorama Southern Command issued a strong statement demanding the departure of players involved in indiscipline.
Southern Command’s message to Alianza Lima
After confirming the departure of captain Ballón, the institution’s official team spoke about the squad assembled by the new coach Alejandro Restrepo.
“We may or may not agree with the departures of some leading players, but their commitment and professionalism during their time at Matute cannot be faulted. We demand the recruitment of professionals at the club’s level and with the commitment to excel in Alianza Lima.” “I am taking part in this new Copa Libertadores and the next local championship,” they explained on their social networks.
Communiqué from the Southern Command to Alianza Lim. Photo: Twitter/Southern Command.
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They also made it clear that they expect the departure of Christian Cueva and all players involved in indiscipline.
“Similarly, we expect the dismissal of all those involved in indiscipline, such as Christian Cueva and other players who came on vacation throughout the year,” they concluded.
Which players left Alianza Lima?
So far, Alianza Lima has confirmed the departure of 10 footballers:
- Italo Espinoza (goalkeeper)
- Oswaldo Valenzuela (midfielder)
- Edinson Chavez (side)
- Aldair Rodriguez (front)
- Joao Montoya (midfielder)
- Pablo Míguez (defense)
- Cristian Benavente (striker)
- Andres Andrade (midfielder)
- Gino Peruzzi (side)
- Josepmir Ballón (steering wheel)