In a good phase at Palmeiras, Luan designed the game against Cerro Porteño in Libertadores 2023; Alviverde is still battling for leadership of the group in the competition
luandefender of palm treesanalyzed the match against Cerro Porteño at Copa Libertadores 2023which will still be defined this Wednesday, 24. In the first meeting between the teams in the season, Verdão won at home with the score of 2 to 1. The defender, however, warned of the intense profile of the opponent.
“They came with a very aggressive proposal here in the first game, pressing, causing us difficulties in the first half. I believe they should do the same playing at home. It will be a difficult game, a traditional team, the stadium must be full and it is their last home game in the group stage.”highlighted Luan.
The player added: “So it’s going to be a big game, played, and we’ll have to be smart to know how to play the game, be willing to do what the game asks. We will fight to bring the three points that we really need.”. It is worth noting that the palm trees fight for the leadership of his group, dominated by bolivar. If Alviverde wins, they will have the same score as the first place, although the goal difference is more distant and difficult to approach (6-1).
Furthermore, Luan took the opportunity to talk about his performance in the derby against saints. “It is the result of hard work. Even those who are not playing train a lot. We are always highly demanded by our companions. But this is secondary. I would trade the good performance for the three points, it was what we needed and deserved”vented.
The defender also praised his teammate, shipsjust 21 years old: “I’m mostly happy for the person he is. He is a super good boy, good family, hard worker. Always quiet and working to seek his space. That’s the coolest thing. We respected each other a lot and I was very happy for his game. When he walked in, I knew he would do the trick. Anyone who knows him from training and the opportunities he had knows very well ”.
Source: sportbuzz
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