Dani Alves came to Mexican football after completing his second cycle in Barcelona. Photo: REUTERS / Henry Romero.
This Wednesday, Dani Alves started a new stage and debuted in the Liga MX. He made an assist for his UNAM Pumas in the 1-1 draw against Mazatlán, but that didn’t stop him from gaining some detractors. A reporter in Mexico criticized the functioning of the team led by Andres Lillini and, outright, destroyed the Brazilian team.
Alves was from the start a right-wing midfielder, in a 4-3-3 that had a one hundred percent Argentine striker made up of Edoardo Salvio, Juan Ignacio Dinenno Y Gustavo Del Prete. The Brazilian played with the hallmark of his style on his debut. He constantly asked for the ball and made his teammates play, first of all Totò, with whom he understood very well.
It debuted and was participatory. (REUTERS / Henry Romero)
Sharing the right wing, the former Barcelona was constantly looking for the former Boca, who on that side tried to unbalance and create danger. However, the Argentine tried some unsuccessful moves and throws several crosses for Dinenno that don’t end well. Despite this, both have shown that they understand that, if the next matches are accepted, it could be the key to the Pumas.
With 15 minutes left in the game, the goal forced Pumas to reactivate quickly to go in search of a draw. But it was difficult for them to reach the area, because the Cañoneros retreated well. Until at 89 ‘there was a corner that the Brazilian took charge of executing. Well measured and flown, he placed himself on the head of the Argentine Nicolás Freire, who decreed the tie and ran to thank Alves.
Some have criticized his debut. (REUTERS / Henry Romero)
The game is over and applause rained for the Brazilian, who also moved for the audience every time he touched the ball. A great debut for the 39-year-old player. Although it seems that his debut did not appeal to all the public in Mexico …
His word after the game
“The match was a bit difficult due to the circumstances, but little by little we are getting to know our teammates and we are understanding how they play. The goal was resisted and in the only one they had they scored us. Maybe we missed a one. a little more precision, in the definition and in the last step. But we have to keep adding and keep fighting for the team and the people who come here to support “, said the Brazilian after the match.
He attended for the final draw. (CLAUDIO CRUZ / AFP)
And to conclude, he explained how he saw his new teammates: “The team is on the right foot. You need a little more solidity, you don’t play a lot in transition and from there you start adding victories. It’s a team. young, but he has a lot of courage and he really wants to do things in this championship ”.
But Dani was destroyed
Journalist Alvaro Moralesof ESPN, is a recognized detractor of the Pumas and took advantage of Dani Alves’ debut to criticize the team and, incidentally, liquidate the Brazilian, asking him to reattach his boots.
“Dani Alves should retire today. And Dinenno, Lillini, Velarde, Salvio and Del Prete follow him … Too bad. Part of a team without mysticism or competitive desire “, wrote the communicator on his Twitter account, adding:” And the triumph of the pumas? And what about Dani Alves’ great match? And of Salvio? Hahaha. And that they give him the tie, one of those that celebrate cachuncitos. LOL “.
“Dani Alves, at 80, won’t help him win the title. Sorry, cachuncitos”, it was the first of his posts that generated controversy among his more than 500,000 followers. Then he insisted: “Dani Alves is no longer a top player. Otherwise he would continue at Barcelona”. Surprisingly, there were several responses to support his position, while others were against it.
Source: Clarin