Dani Alves, pointed out by the bad results of Pumas

Dani Alves, 39, undertook this summer what will probably be his last stage as an active footballer when he signed for Pumas UNAM.

Thomas Osborne
Thomas Osborne
22 August 2022 Monday 05:35
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Dani Alves, pointed out by the bad results of Pumas

Dani Alves, 39, undertook this summer what will probably be his last stage as an active footballer when he signed for Pumas UNAM. The Brazilian, who aims to arrive in the best physical condition at the World Cup in Qatar in November, arrived as a hero to the Mexican team, but the poor results have placed him at the center of criticism.

The veteran defender was given a mass bath both in his presentation with the Mexico City club and days later on his return to the Camp Nou to face Barça in the Joan Gamper Trophy. The rout conceded against his former team (6-0) was practically not taken into account due to the difference in quality of the teams and because it was a friendly.

However, since then Pumas have suffered three consecutive defeats in the Mexican League, first against América (0-3), then at home against Atlético San Luis (3-2) and finally the most painful this past weekend in their field, at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario, where they conceded a humiliating thrashing against Santos (1-5).

The locals were already down by four goals before game time and Alves had to listen to whistles from the stands when he touched the ball. Despite the fact that his usual demarcation is that of right back, the one from Bahia plays ahead of the defense in the Aztec box, an area of ​​​​the field where he has moved rarely during his career.

In addition to Alves, goalkeeper Julio González was also reprimanded by the fans, whistled every time he touched the ball. After nine games played in the Liga MX, Pumas occupies the sixteenth position in the standings with only 8 points and a victory in their locker, five draws and three losses.

Alves received a warm welcome upon his arrival at Pumas and the defender, a charismatic and spontaneous person, reciprocated that warmth with various expressions of affection both towards the club and towards Mexico. All that love that they professed now hangs by a thread just a month after his arrival due to the team's poor record.