Carlos Bustos and his optimism with Alianza Lima for the remainder of the Copa Libertadores: “We have a chance”

Alianza Lima fell in its first two presentations of the 2022 Copa Libertadores and its chances of advancing to the round of 16 are diminishing. However, there are still four dates to play and Carlos Bustos, after winning a categorical victory in Liga 1 against Universitario, was filled with confidence and look optimistically at the Conmebol tournament.

“I think we have a chance in the Copa Libertadores. We have to go to Brazil to play a good game and then we welcome Colo Colo. If we have the chance to qualify for South American or the round of 16 it would be fantastic,” commented the Argentine strategist, who signed for the 'intimates' in 2021, in an interview with the RPP Noticias' Football Como Cancha program.

In addition, at another time he analyzed the first matches against the 'Millonarios' in Lima and the 'albos' in Santiago. “I didn't like the first half against Colo Colo. Against River Plate we played a high-level competitive match, I think we can compete in Libertadores,” said the coach.

On the other hand, he said he would like to play at the Alejandro Villanueva stadium in La Victoria. “I would love to play Libertadores in 'Matute', but I think it won't be feasible because of the light issue. I don't know if there is a chance, I would love to play there.” However, hours later it was confirmed that, despite the attempts, all matches will be played at the National Stadium.

Let's remember that Alianza Lima has not yet scored points in group F and for now it only extended its historical bad streak in this international tournament with 25 games unable to win. Their next match will be against Fortaleza de Brasil on April 27 from 07:00pm (Peruvian time), a club that did not win either and with them would compete hand in hand for third place, a position that gives room for the Copa Sudamericana.

THE REMAINING PARTIES OF ALIANZA IN LIBERTADORES:

- Fortaleza vs Alianza Lima/April 27

- Alianza Lima vs Colo Colo/05 May

- Alianza Lima vs Fortaleza/May 18

- River Plate vs Alianza Lima /May 25

NEXT ALIANZA LIMA MATCH

Alianza Lima will have a long week to work after two straight dates of the Copa Libertadores. The 'blue whites' will face Academia Cantolao next Saturday, April 23 at 15:30 (local time) at Miguel Grau Stadium in Callao. At first there was talk about playing at the Nacional, but this was denied after the publication of the 'Dolphin' on social networks. The 'intimates' now add up to 11 points in the Apertura Tournament standings.

BUSTOS SPOKE OF FARFAN

The return of Jefferson Farfan is something that everyone is looking forward to and the date of your return is a total intrigue. Carlos Bustos referred to his injury and how he is recovering, but could not confirm the date for him to play a match with Alianza Lima again.

“Farfan is in full recovery, he was with us on the last day of training before the Classic. He feels much better and hopefully the medical side will authorize us to work with us, but I can't say a date,” said the 'intimate' strategist in conversation with Ovation.

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