Impact Garces was incorporated to Alaves' first team on January 1 after more than a year without any official matches for him due to contractual conflicts with his old club. Garces, former Colon's captain, will provide reinforcement to a vulnerable defense, though his adaptation to European football and LaLiga's pace will determine his immediate impact, with coach Eduardo Coudet hopeful of his contribution.
JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE
