Without going to statistics or reviewing documents. Soon by boat, Álex Collado will only be remembered for his first performances of the season. Or rather, in its debut and which Against Almería (1-1), he not only beat the equalizer, but dazzled Martínez Valero with his technical prowess.
Certainly that day, the midfielder dazzled fans who saw him as a player. great signature and a player called to make a difference and make a quality leap into the squad.
in front of the Royal Society
His second participation was also valuable. He played 90 minutes against Real Sociedad at home again and became the hero of Elche’s offensive game that started from the right and created a danger. The result (0-1) tainted the competitiveness demonstrated by Francisco’s ElcheFrom that moment on, it would go from bad to worse. as a colonel
“Missing”
In September, the player, on loan from Barcelona, gradually came to the point of being excluded. He played against Villarreal (4-0) but was replaced by Domingos Quina in the 70th minute and could do nothing. His last appearance in the Francisco era was on the fifth day.against Athletic Club (1-4) in a Martínez Valero who froze 0-4 in the first 45 minutes.
with almiron
Collado was no longer enjoying the minutes with Francisco or Gallego. Almirón arrived in mid-October and gave him the opportunity in his first game, but changed that after the hiatus. The Sabadell man did not play in the next match against Real Madrid (0-3) and Back in the starting 11 at Espanyol (2-2)He came back into the game in the second half.
Against Getafe (0-1), Martínez Valero saw him on the bench again. Didn’t play for a minute. And played the first half at Valladolid’s ground (2-1). He was the protagonist of the sad moment of Elche-Girona (1-2), probably one of the games that would decide the fate of the team as a sub-team. Mantecón had already replaced the Argentinian coach. And then there was Pablo Machín, who fielded him at the Metropolitano against Atlético (2-0) only in the 70th minute.
injury
In its final appearance, The young Catalan player suffered an injury that has affected the rest of the season to this day. suffered Proximal detachment of the right adductor”, Elche CF stated in an official section. Collado was entering group sessions in early March, but it wasn’t until early April that he truly completed practice sessions with his teammates.
new opportunity
Now, already healed, he is waiting for the opportunity. His first match was against Barcelona (0-4). Beccacece put her on the bench so she could feel the adrenaline of a game once again in and out of her stadium. In Pamplona, he once again stepped onto the turf of a full-fledged soccer field, although his attendance was sporadic.He enters the 88th minute to pick up something positive from his fight against Osasuna (2-1).
To show
the season is not over yet Collado wants to show once again that he is the brilliant player he proved at the start of the championship.. Absolutely nothing can be done to save the team, but the midfielder is still 23 years old and a member of a great team like FC Barcelona. His future will largely depend on his performance in the final division of La Liga.
His appointment to Elche was for one year. It won’t go on as a green franciverde with nearly all security, but it’s really time for Collado. It’s now or never. And the football player knows this. This Sunday (14:00) will have a new opportunity to show its quality. He’s already doing this in training. If Beccacece trusts him again, she could be one of the most decisive players against Girona.