Colo Colo continues to receive bad news after the loss to Unión La Calera in the National Championship. The Cacique missed a great opportunity to distance themselves in the leadership, lost their unbeaten record and now laments the possible absence of Óscar Opazo.
El Torta returned to the starting lineup after the Copa Chile, but did not perform well. In the first half of the match against the Cementeros, he suffered a blow that kept him uncomfortable for the entire 45 minutes.
At halftime, Gustavo Quinteros decided to take him off the field to avoid risking him getting worse. However, after the initial studies, things don't look good, at least for now.
According to DaleAlbo, Óscar Opazo suffered a quadriceps strain, which will keep him in recovery for the next few days. In fact, it is expected that he will undergo further tests on Tuesday to determine the severity of his injury.
And although there is optimism for him to be available for the next match, the truth is that El Torta will have to be separated from training with his teammates. If he is in condition, it will be with very little margin, which is not ideal in the final stretch of the season.
Colo Colo awaits their injured players for the final stretch
Colo Colo was strong and on a winning streak in the National Championship, but after the Copa Chile, they seem to be disoriented. The loss to Ñublense in the aggregate and the defeat to Unión La Calera not only exposed issues with set pieces but also the lack of starting players.
Juan Martín Lucero was left out of the match due to a similar discomfort as Óscar Opazo and it is expected that he will be available against Unión Española. The same situation as El Torta, although more urgent and with very little margin.
Another player who may make his comeback is César Fuentes, a key piece in the first part of the season. Vicente Pizarro has performed well whenever needed, but Gustavo Quinteros can make changes if he is ready to return. It's a different story for Matías Zaldivia, who is still recovering for one more month.
Colo Colo is preparing to come back rested and with recharged batteries to face the final part of the year. The Cacique has seven finals left to win the 33rd title of the National Championship and crown a year that, despite its successes on the field, has not been marked with titles.