Cerro Porteño defender Alexis Cañete targets three championships

Cerro Porteño defender Alexis Cañete has set his sights high for the current season, declaring his ambition to compete for all three major titles: the Paraguayan Clausura tournament, the Copa Libertadores, and the Copa Paraguay. The team is preparing for an upcoming match against Sportivo Ameliano, a team known for its effective defensive strategies.

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During these six months, for example, my goal is to fight for the three championships (Clausura tournament, Copa Libertadores, and Copa Paraguay), as the club truly deserves it.

Cañete detailed the team's tactical approach, focusing on patience and exploiting spaces against a deep-lying opponent. He highlighted the importance of avoiding being drawn into the opposition's game while actively seeking one-on-one opportunities. The defender expressed confidence in the team's preparation for these challenges.

Reflecting on his integration into the club, Cañete praised the support he has received from coach Ariel Holan and the technical staff. He noted that Holan encouraged him to play his natural game and feel at home, fostering a sense of confidence and providing daily guidance for improvement. This support has been instrumental in his efforts to secure a starting position.

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When I arrived, what he asked me was to first feel calm, that this is my home too, not to worry, to play my game, to see what I had been doing at Nacional. Very happy, truly, with how he is handling me, he always talks to me and treats me so I can improve every day and stay with them in the starting team too.

Cañete acknowledged the significant step up in his career by joining a prominent Paraguayan club like Cerro Porteño. He stated his readiness to meet the demands of playing for such a large institution and expressed his commitment to performing at his best. The defender views every match as an opportunity to prove his worth, consolidate his place in the starting lineup, and earn the trust of both the coaching staff and the fans.

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Very well, really, because we know what Cerro Porteño is and what it generates. I come prepared to face everything that comes and do it in the best way. I assimilate it very well, really, because this is a very big club; I am prepared for what lies ahead and we will give it our all always.