After a year away, Alison, from Santos, celebrates her return to the pitch

the victory of saints against Botafogo-SPby the score of 1 to 0, in a match valid for the third phase of the Brazil’s Cup, had a very important feedback. After more than a year away from the pitch, the midfielder alisonwho returned to his training club, could play a few minutes and participate in Peixão’s classification.

The last time Alison had played in an official match was on March 18, 2022. At the time, the player was still playing for Al-Hazemfrom Saudi Arabia, and faced the Al-Ittihad. However, just 31 minutes into the match, the midfielder had to be replaced as he suffered a serious injury to his left knee.

Thrilled, the steering wheel spoke of the feeling of competing again, even more so for Santos. “Being back, playing at Vila, is a unique feeling. I was a year and 2 months without playing. Returning here to my house, with the support of my teammates, the fans today who put on a show too”said Alison.

Even with the realization of having managed to return to the pitch, the midfielder assured that he still has a long way to go and does not intend to stop here, he wants to continue the work he is doing at Peixe. “I am very happy, accomplished. Now it’s time to continue the work.”he said in a video released by the club.

It is worth mentioning that Alison was out of Santos’ plans at the beginning of the season. Even without a club, the defensive midfielder had not been sought out to be signed, but it was part of his recovery in the establishments of Peixe. However, after a bad start and a lot of pressure from the fans, the board decided to sign with the old acquaintance.

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