2024-08-26 11:09:17
“We have worked on all aspects, not only to correct, but to continue growing. Defensively we must improvenot so much collectively, but individually. We have penalized ourselves with our own mistakes. We analyzed our rivals well, looking at how to minimize their strengths and make ours shine,” Alcácer pointed out about the work they have done in Liga facing the cup duel.
Alcácer, the Liga options and the danger of Bacca in Junior
The Spaniard spoke about the strengths of the Colombian team: “The rival is playing very wellhas been through a long process with the coach to play better and better. He has very powerful wings, very fast in one-on-one situations, with an experienced midfield and a striker who is a super elite, Carlos Bacca.”
Alcácer recalled that he shared a team with the Colombian attacker: “I trained him in Villarreal and Granada “And I know the player that he is, at 37 years old, if you don’t take care of yourself, train well and do your part, you won’t be in the elite. It will be a joy to see him, but I hope I don’t have to congratulate him for having a great game, but it speaks to the difficulty of the opponent and he will demand a lot from us at all levels.”
He also reviewed the opportunities that Liga has in the group: “Before the start of the Libertadores, you could think that Botafogo was the favorite, but the competition led them to have zero points today. Adding points is important, but it is not definitive. There will be 9 points left after that, of which We have 2 games at home. It is important for us to score in Barranquillabecause it positions you better for what is coming, but there is still a lot left.”
The Liga coach also confirmed that Venezuelan Jan Hurtado will be available again after being out due to injury.