Albert Puig Ortoneda has been in command of Albirex Niigata in the Meiji Yasuda Life J2 League since last season, but the possibility of promotion to the J1 League has disappeared this season. Meanwhile, it has become a hot topic that many voices calling for the continuation of director Alberto have been raised on SNS.
Albirex Niigata have been steadily accumulating points in the early stages, including five consecutive victories since the opening of the season. However, after the end of the Tokyo Olympics, there were many games that could not be won, and the momentum at the beginning of the season seemed to fade. With the remaining five league games, the difference in points between Kyoto Sanga and second place Kyoto Sanga has widened to “16”, which has cut off the path to promotion to the J1 league.
However, after the war against Jubilo Iwata, many Albirex Niigata supporters posted a comment on Twitter with a hashtag saying “I want Alberto to continue his career.” Many have praised his contribution to the club so far, and he has commented that he hopes to be promoted to the J1 League next season with coach Alberto.
Through his SNS account, Alberto has left words of respect and compassion, such as sending a thank-you message to the people who support Albirex Niigata and the players he used to work with. Attention will be focused on what decisions Albirex Niigata’s leaders will make regarding the future of the director, who has received tremendous support from supporters.
