Néstor Gorosito's Bold Tactical Shift Shocks Alianza Lima Fans Before Crucial Match
Néstor Gorosito has once again made headlines in Peruvian football, this time by taking a bold and unexpected decision that has stirred both surprise and criticism ahead of Alianza Lima’s match against Comerciantes Unidos. Just days after a disappointing draw against Sport Huancayo, which left Alianza Lima in a precarious spot in the Torneo Apertura standings, the Argentine manager has decided it’s time for drastic measures. And this time, he’s doing what he’s never done before during his tenure — switching to a line of three defenders.
Yes, you heard that right. In a moment that has stunned fans and analysts alike, Gorosito is introducing a tactical system that he’s never used in his 26 matches in charge of Alianza Lima. It’s a move born out of necessity. With only four matches left and the team in dire need of winning all of them — preferably by wide margins to improve their goal difference — the pressure is immense. The decision to abandon the traditional four-at-the-back in favor of a three-man defensive line shows how far he is willing to go to turn things around.
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In their final training session before traveling to Trujillo to face Comerciantes Unidos, the lineup revealed what many considered unthinkable. The starting eleven is expected to be: Guillermo Viscarra in goal; Erick Noriega, Carlos Zambrano, and Renzo Garcés in defense; Guillermo Enrique and Marco Huamán playing wide; with Fernando Gaibor, Pablo Ceppelini, and Gonzalo Aguirre in midfield; and Paolo Guerrero alongside Eryc Castillo up front. It’s an ambitious setup — but also a risky one.
Fans, however, have been far from enthusiastic. Social media platforms lit up with disapproval as soon as news of the new formation broke. Many believe it’s the wrong time to experiment with such a system, especially given Alianza’s recent struggles when trying this in practice sessions — notably before a Copa Libertadores clash with São Paulo, where the idea was considered but ultimately discarded.
The bigger concern for fans seems to be the lack of a consistent and defined starting lineup. At this critical stage of the season, where every point counts, the absence of tactical stability is unsettling. Many are worried that the team’s chemistry will suffer under this sudden shift, and memories of past failures with similar systems are fueling that concern.
Nevertheless, Gorosito appears determined to bet on this high-risk, high-reward strategy. With the match set for Wednesday, June 18, at 8:00 p.m. at the Mansiche Stadium in Trujillo, the stakes couldn’t be higher. This is more than just a tactical change — it’s a statement of intent. Either it revitalizes Alianza Lima’s fading title hopes, or it could mark a turning point for the worse in Gorosito’s tenure.
What’s clear is that the pressure is on, and all eyes will be on how Alianza Lima responds under this new setup. Will Gorosito’s gamble pay off? Or will it become another chapter in a season already full of ups and downs for the blanquiazules? We'll find out soon.
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