Alfredo Morelos is once again an option on Santos’ bench. After being left out of Peixe’s debut in Series B, last Saturday, the player is listed for the trip to Florianópolis.
The decision has two reasons: the Colombian’s weight loss and the lack of players in the squad who can play as a center forward.
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According to sources heard by the geMorelos changed some of his habits, began to control his diet more and hired a personal trainer for work sessions outside of CT Rei Pelé. In two weeks, the player lost more than five kilos and reached his best physical shape since signing with the Peixe, in the second half of last year.
Internally, members of Santos’ medical department were impressed with the Colombian’s indicators of muscle mass gain, strength and speed. The information was promptly taken to coach Fábio Carille and football coordinator Alexandre Gallo.
The striker was also helped by his own performance in training with the ball at CT Rei Pelé. Since arriving at Peixe, Morelos has been seen as an excellent finisher, but in recent days he has shown himself to be more involved in building plays with and without the ball. and opening spaces for his attacking teammates.
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The fact that Santos did not have another reserve center forward also factored into the decision. Last week, the club opened negotiations with Henrique Dourado, Jeh and Deyverson, but was unable to meet a request from coach Fábio Carille, who wanted another option for the sector.
The context, therefore, started to work in favor of Morelos, who gained new life at Santos. The club also does not want to lose money paying the salary cap for a player on the roster.
On Friday, against Avaí, the striker will be in Julio Furch’s reserve at Ressacada and will be Carille’s only option for the center forward role.
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