Melgar has confirmed the trip to Argentina and will host the season's internationals League 1 | Sports | Soccer-Peruvian

Although they seemed like quiet days, probably due to the December celebrations, the situation at a club in southern Peru was different. Especially in Arequipa, Melgar Undergoing a tough pre-season under the guidance of its new strategist, Pablo de MunerAnd its technical command, with a view to League 1 2024 and Phase 1 Libertadores Cup. In this regard, the team's physical trainer, Juan Manuel Saja, gave details on how the team's training has been carried out in recent weeks and confirmed a team tour in Argentina.

Via Melkar's official X (formerly Twitter) account, Saja revealed that the players have completed the second week of training. In this context, he highlighted that the sessions alternated between double-shift days and single-shift days during the first seven days, with the aim of achieving initial adaptation before starting more intensive tasks.

The coach also explained that soccer players perform additional activities, among which recreational exercises stand out: “Also, usually a lot of work involves team coordination and more recreational activities, games, so that the team can maintain a good working environment.”.

He also explained that the strategy for integrating new reinforcements into the team consists of gradually integrating them into the core team and leveling activities. For this reason, these players go through extra sessions individually. The same method is used for athletes who play this season only at the height of the UNSA Stadium (2319 m asl).

Melkar will be on an international tour in Argentina

Juan Manuel Saja announced that he will travel to Argentina after the New Year celebrations to prepare for the third week of pre-season. Additionally, during this tour, the club will play three friendly matches in Buenos Aires against teams competing in international competitions, he said.

“We are going to be looking for three very competitive friendlies that will allow us to measure ourselves against teams that play international matches like us, which we believe will be a measure to know where we stand. We need to continue to improve.” The physical trainer concluded.

Melgar and his rival for the 1st stage of the Copa Libertadores

Melger will have a tough task with another team playing at altitude: Aurora. The Bolivian team hails from Cochabamba and comes into the tournament after finishing fifth in Bolivia's first division with 54 points. The 'Celestial Warriors' have a total of 14 wins, nine draws and nine losses.

Thus, the first battle of the force between Melgar vs. Aurora is scheduled for Wednesday, February 7 and will be played at the Félix Gabriels stadium, while the second leg will be played on the 14th of the same month at the UNSA Memorial Stadium in Arequipa.

Moves in Melkar's squad

Melgar Considering that the preseason has already started, he is busy making signings in this transfer market. Thus, departure for now Pablo Magnin, Yimi Camaro, Leonardo Mifflin, Diego Rodriguez, Walter Dantazo, Emilio Saba (credit), Alec Denumostier (credit) Y Nicolas Figueroa (credit). Regarding integrations, signing Kevin SandovalCienciano del Cuzco came to Arequipa.

It should be added that De Munner's technical command has been developed George Ripolsi Y Nicholas Gianni As assistants; Just Juan Manuel As a physical trainer; And Gonzalo Rocha As a goalkeeper coach.

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