Alianza Lima manager defends team performance and criticizes scheduling

Alianza Lima sports manager Franco Navarro Mandayo has defended the club’s performance amid recent criticism following away results in the Torneo Clausura. Navarro Mandayo emphasized that the team remains undefeated in the tournament, despite recent draws against Melgar and Comerciantes Unidos.

Addressing concerns about a potential sporting crisis, the executive stated that the internal environment remains positive and focused on winning the national title. He urged fans to remain calm, noting that the team’s statistics support their current standing.

Additionally, Navarro Mandayo raised concerns regarding the league's scheduling. He pointed out that Alianza Lima appears to have less rest time compared to other top-tier teams, noting a pattern of playing on a Sunday, then a Saturday, and then a Friday in consecutive matchdays.