# Liga de Quito squad and management challenges

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/liga-de-quito-squad-and-management-challenges
> Updated: 2026-08-17T21:08:35.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Liga de Quito is experiencing internal squad tensions and challenges in player recruitment under manager Gustavo Álvarez.

Initially, internal disputes emerged involving defender Gian Franco Allala. Following his sidelining by Álvarez, Allala’s representative used media pressure to demand a starting position, and the player expressed interest in leaving the club for South Korean football. 

Subsequent reports indicate that Álvarez has faced difficulties securing requested reinforcements for the second half of the season. Specifically, the club failed to sign defender Franco Calderón, who instead joined Independiente de Avellaneda on loan. Despite these roster challenges, the team remains active in the Copa Ecuador and the Copa Libertadores.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-17: Liga de Quito fails to secure requested defender for Gustavo Álvarez

Liga de Quito manager Gustavo Álvarez faces squad reinforcement issues after target Franco Calderón failed to join the club, despite the team's ongoing campaigns in Copa Ecuador and Copa Libertadores.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/liga-de-quito-fails-to-secure-requested-defender-for-gustavo-lvarez

### 2026-08-15: Liga de Quito defender Gian Franco Allala faces internal dispute

Liga de Quito defender Gian Franco Allala is reportedly demanding a starting role through his representative, amid speculation of a move to South Korean football.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/liga-de-quito-defender-gian-franco-allala-faces-internal-dispute

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