This Wednesday, Gonzalo Castellani, Colo Colo’s fourth reinforcement for the 2024 season, was presented to society. The Argentine player, who arrived free after leaving Defensa y Justicia at the end of last year, will add his second experience in Chile after his time in Unión La Calera between 2020 and 2022.
A signing of an experienced player who will replace César Fuentes, who broke the ligaments in his left knee in the duel against Sportivo Trinidense at the Monumental, for the Copa Libertadores. At 36 years old, Castellani arrives preceded by a good resume, but an uncertain present.
Already in his presentation, Castellani gave details of the work plan he intends to make to get ready after almost four months of inactivity. The player has not played football since the beginning of last December, playing for Defensa y Justicia and, in fact, Morón’s call caught him by surprise.
“It was very direct with Daniel, I contacted him on Tuesday, I was at home preparing things to take my daughter to school. I got a call from Daniel and he told me that there was a possibility of being able to join. The possibility made me very nervous because news like that doesn’t come every day,” he said.
When can Castellani play for Colo Colo?
But after the initial joy and Castellani’s first training session at the Monumental, even prior to signing the contract, the question remains as to when the player will be able to put on the shirt and officially play for the Cacique.
The truth is that, at least against Everton, it is practically ruled out that Castellani enters the game. It is likely that they will add him to the squad so that he continues to integrate into the squad, but it does not seem feasible for him to even go to the substitute bench.
The same player indicated in a press conference that he is willing to increase his workload in order to get physically fit quickly. “I have been training personally, I feel very good beyond the fact that I have to be prepared. I need to be well,” she noted.
“Obviously training with a group is different from what I have been doing, but I want to adapt as soon as possible. If it is necessary to train a double shift or whatever, to be able to put myself within reach and disposal of the coach“, highlighted the trans-Andean player.
When does Colo Colo play?
Colo Colo will return to the ring this coming Saturday, March 30, starting at 6:00 p.m. against Everton de Viña del Mar at the Monumental Stadium, within the framework of the sixth day of the 2024 National Championship.
This duel is key for Jorge Almirón and company, where they need to get the three points at any cost so as not to continue giving ground in the standings, where they are seventh and six lengths away from Deportes Iquique, which is the sole leader.
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