Since he arrived at Racing, Gustavo Cortez was able to work alongside his teammates in a couple of practices, just. Muscular ailments put obstacles in his way and that delayed his adaptation process to the rhythm of the rest of the members of the squad. But after suffering discomfort on two occasions, this Wednesday it will be more demanding for the technical and medical staff to evaluate the response of the full-back on the left.
According to Racing de Alma, Claudio Úbeda’s idea is for the Ecuadorian defender to add 15 minutes of play for the substitute team in formal soccer practice, an activity that he will carry out for the first time since his last physical ailment.
Coming from the Catholic University of Ecuador, the entity that owns his pass, Cortez, 24, was the last reinforcement that Racing incorporated. Recommended by Gustavo Alfaro, driver of the Ecuadorian team, he arrived at the club a month ago on loan until December 2022, with a charge of $ 180,000 and two purchase options for 70% of the token. One is for 1,000,000 dollars for June and another for 1,200,000 that may be executed at the end of the coming year.
Cortez could never get well in Racing due to injuries
After completing the corresponding period of quarantine after arriving in Argentina, the full-back began a stage of physical reconditioning. During it he felt a tug and that forced him to take several steps back in the set-up. When he had already recovered, in tasks alongside defensive tactical exercises, he suffered new muscular discomfort. This Tuesday Cortez did some work normally and responded well. Now it will be time for you to join a soccer rehearsal.
Meanwhile, everything indicates that the Sifón will keep Ignacio Galván as the starter for this Friday’s match against Platense, at El Cilindro. His substitute will be Fernando Prado, who a few days ago signed his first contract with the club (until December 2025).
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