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Damián Díaz could debut for Barcelona SC this weekend, coach confirms

From El Comercio · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Damián Díaz, known as 'Kitu', has been officially announced as a reinforcement for Barcelona Sporting Club and is nearing his debut.
  • Coach Pablo Trobbiani confirmed Díaz trained normally and is considered for the upcoming match against Manta FC, potentially playing on Saturday, August 29.
  • Trobbiani also indicated that Díaz could play alongside other midfielders like Tomás Martínez, emphasizing that good players can always coexist on the field.

The return of Damián Díaz to Barcelona Sporting Club is now a reality, with the midfielder, affectionately known as 'Kitu,' officially announced as a reinforcement. The primary question on fans' minds is when they will see him back in the team's yellow jersey.

That wait could end this weekend. Head coach Pablo Trobbiani confirmed on Thursday, August 27, that Díaz trained with the squad without issue and is in contention for the match against Manta FC in the Liga Pro. This means the veteran midfielder might play his first minutes in his third stint with Barcelona SC on Saturday, August 29.

During a press conference ahead of the Manta FC game, Trobbiani addressed Díaz's physical condition. The player joined the club after recovering from a muscle injury sustained while playing for Guayaquil City. "We know he had a small tear, but today he trained normally," Trobbiani stated. "He will give us a lot, experience no matter the role. I've seen him well, he is considered. First, I have to communicate the list to my players."

We know he had a small tear, but today he trained normally. He will give us a lot, experience no matter the role. I've seen him well, he is considered. First, I have to communicate the list to my players.

— Pablo TrobbianiDiscussing Damián Díaz's fitness and potential inclusion in the squad.

The coach's comments open the door for Díaz's third debut with the club when Barcelona SC visits Manta FC at the Jocay stadium. The team is scheduled to travel to Manta on Friday, August 28. However, Díaz's inclusion is not yet confirmed, as Trobbiani will finalize the squad list.

Regarding team dynamics, Trobbiani expressed confidence that Díaz can coexist with midfielders like Tomás Martínez. "For me, good players can always play together," he said. "Damián Díaz has vision, touch, and exquisite technique. Tomás Martínez also, as does García. If at some point I decide to put them together, I will because I like skillful players."

For me, good players can always play together. Damián Díaz has vision, touch, and exquisite technique. Tomás Martínez also, as does García. If at some point I decide to put them together, I will because I like skillful players.

— Pablo ("Kitu") TrobbianiAddressing concerns about Damián Díaz playing alongside other midfielders.
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Originally published by El Comercio in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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