Midfielder Recorded an Assist in Season Debut
Luca de la Torre has finally emerged from a two-month injury nightmare, making his first appearance of the season in Celta Vigo's midweek Copa del Rey match against Salamanca, marking a potential turning point in his turbulent campaign.
The American midfielder, who was declared transferable last summer, provided an assist in his 27-minute cameo in the 7-0 rout. De la Torre made the matchday squad ahead of today's La Liga match against Mallorca. He has been battling persistent physical issues since the season's start and his brief appearance in the cup match represented his first competitive minutes after recovering from a right ankle injury.
De la Torre's situation reflects the broader challenges facing Celta Vigo's squad management. The club, under Director of Football Marco Garcés, is preparing to offload several players, including de la Torre, in the January transfer window. Before the match in the cup, de la Torre was the only squad member yet to appear for the first team this season.
Coach Claudio Giráldez has shown limited interest in integrating de la Torre into his plans, a situation that could further complicate the player's future at the club. The return comes at a critical juncture for de la Torre, who must quickly demonstrate his fitness and value to the team. With the January transfer window approaching and the club actively seeking to move players, his performances in the coming weeks could determine whether he remains part of Celta Vigo's long-term plans.
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