Morelos grows in Santos with the support of Karel

Alfredo Morelos begins to restore confidence in Brazil. The Colombian striker has little by little found good consistency and continuity at Santos, Which today made him one of the references in attack. Coach Fabio Carril gave him a chance and today he is a key component of his playing system.

After coming very close to leaving while negotiating a salary adjustment due to Santos' relegation, Morelos decided to stay and help the team this season, in which he has so far performed admirably, adding many minutes on the pitch, as he sought to return to the best form that he had in character in Scotland.

In December last year, the striker was one of the main candidates to leave the team due to its high cost after its relegation to the second division, but the player’s desire to continue at Villa Belmiro It made him stay until 2024, a change in course that benefited the player and the club.

The coach's confidence in Morelos

Although the Colombian is still not 100% physically fit due to the muscle injuries he suffered last year, the 27-year-old striker managed to pick up his pace during the Paulista Championship. He played 6 matches, 2 of which were as a starter, in which he scored two goals and provided an assist.

According to Globo Esporte newspaper, Morelos became coach Carrel's first choice in attack over William Bigodi and Argentine Julio Forche. toMoreover, he was training as a starting player and receiving praise from the coaching staff. They have great chances to be in the club's next match from the start.

Morelos bonus for scoring goals

Thanks to the agreement reached with the “Peixe” directive on salary adjustment, every time the striker turns he receives an important financial bonus. For every result the club scores, they must pay you 10,000 reais (about 8 million Colombian pesos), Another motivation to continue to excel.

The Colombian's last goal came in a 2-1 win over Sao Bernardo, when he headed home a cross from Pedrinho. Previously, he had indicated in The classic against Sao Paulo, which gave his team victory, only to return to the goal after 10 months without being able to score.

Morelos will look to continue strengthening his ranks, scoring goals and adding more minutes, when Santos visits Red Bull Bragantino on Sunday, March 3, in matchday 11 of the Paulista. A match in which they will try to maintain their superiority in the first group, which they lead with 22 points.