Julián Andrés Santa
Deportivo Pereira returned to the capital of Risaralda after having had its journey through eastern Antioquia, exactly in the municipality of La Ceja, where the team continued its preseason work and played two friendly matches. First against Carabobo FC with whom they tied 0-0 and later yesterday against Caracas FC, which ended in a 1-1 draw, both against teams from Venezuela.
This is how he formed against Caracas FC
Technical director Leonel Álvarez used the following initial formation in this pre-competitive exercise: Franklin Mosquera in goal; in defense Eber Moreno, Emiro Garcés, José Moya and Nicolas Giraldo. In the middle of the field the youth Nicolas Rengifo, Ederson Moreno, Carlos Darwin Quintero and Alejandro Piedrahita and in the attack front Santiago Gomez and Faber Gil. This roster is the one that is closest to the probable one for the debut next Friday, January 19, in the Colombian League against Deportivo Cali at the Hernán Ramírez Villegas, taking into account that Juan David Ríos and Jorge Bermúdez must pay the first sanction dates, pending 2023.
One goal for and one against
Several conclusions remain from Matecaña’s two friendlies in Antioquia, leaving positive feelings when taking into account that it is a completely new roster. Furthermore, from a numerical point of view, the team received only one goal and scored one, although against Caracas it was an own goal after a play generated by Yesus Cabrera.
Two or three more players are expected
The hiring book for Deportivo Pereira has not yet been closed, so it is expected that between two to three more players will join the institution in the 2024 project led by Leonel Álvarez, where the objective is to be protagonists throughout the year , qualify for the finals again and seek a place in an international tournament. The positions where there could be new developments are goalkeeper and forward.
Your 1-1 concept
Franklin Mosquera, goalkeeper of Deportivo Pereira, analyzed the 1-1 draw against the Venezuelans. “A quite demanding match, we are looking for what we want, which is to consolidate the idea of the game, it was a match of great intensity and the important thing was the purpose of playing, the idea that we are strengthening based on what we want.”
The fans always present
In both friendlies, the team was supported by its fans who are always present regardless of whether it is a friendly or official match. “Grateful to them, all of us have felt that support wherever we go, the people of the municipality of La Ceja also welcomed us in the best way and that they continue to support us throughout this semester that things are going in the right direction.”
Team presentation this Tuesday
This Tuesday, January 16 at 7 pm, there will be the official presentation of Deportivo Pereira 2024 before the Matecaña fans. The event will take place at the Hernán Ramírez Villegas stadium and admission to the public will be free. In addition, only the Western stands will be enabled for fans to attend and see the presentation of the new players and uniforms.
Special uniform for this 2024
Let us remember that on February 12 of this year, Deportivo Pereira will celebrate 80 years of existence in Colombian football, so the Pereira company Oto Ropa Deportiva, which dresses the team, designed a special uniform in commemoration of this important celebration and will be given to be publicly known this Tuesday at the team presentation.
Given:
Deportivo Pereira will start the Colombian League at home this Friday at 8:15 pm against Deportivo Cali at the Hernán Ramírez Villegas.