Bryan Angulo struck fear into his opponents when he was Emelec’s star striker, especially between 2017 and the second half of 2019. Coward He terrorized opposing goalkeepers and markers as his scoring ability was uncanny, surprising and also consistent. The man from Guayaquil did not forgive.

In August 2019, the leadership of electrical engineering received the approval Coward the “irresistible” proposal of the Mexican Cruz Azul, which proposed an economically “insane” contract, according to the blue club. He also formed a formidable attacking duo with Ayrton Preciad that was instrumental in winning the national title in 2017. And in 2018, Angulo proved his worth by scoring 29 goals, helping Emelec reach their second consecutive final.

But the star status of the tricolor is completely spoiled in Mexico. “Cruz Azul paid $7.5 million for 80% of Brian Angulo’s letter and the investment did not meet its goals. Neither in minutes nor inside the field. The Ecuadorian’s productivity is zero and his contribution in the matches is well deserved,” the Mexican portal commented TUESDAY2020, on the tricolor.

Return

On December 18, 2022 Coward He was presented as Emelec’s reinforcement for the 2023 campaign. The management of the millionaires’ board, now chaired by José Pileggi, was applauded for the striker’s return to his home country, with a magnificent record at the club.

Angula was released by Santos FC from Brazil. For Sports newspapers “The striker’s time with the Albinegro team was discreet. He never lived up to expectations. In total, in 24 games, there were only five goals, with one assist. The attacker returned to Ecuador after failing abroad.

It could be said that Angulu’s pre-season was extended compared to the work of his current teammates (he had to get in shape). He was only a starter in the campaign on the fourth date of the Pro League, last Saturday, in a 3-2 defeat to Delfín. Before that, he played 29 minutes against Técnico Universitario and 25 for the preliminary stage of the Copa Sudamericana against Deportivo Cuenca.

236 days of drought

The low level remains and the goal drought will grow as Angulo will be out for at least twelve days after suffering a “grade 1 calf strain” against the whales, according to Emelec’s medical department. Since the last goal he scored Coward236 days passed until their lineup against the Dolphins. He scored in Santos FC’s 2-1 win over Coritiba, for the Brazilian championship (he scored two goals in that competition with the São Paulo team, plus three in the Copa Sudamericana).

Patricio Cornejo, in the program Commentatorson the radio Caravanthe Coward in 2023 it is “very low” so far. The journalist added on Monday: “They brought him from Brazil and he barely started the fourth date. He played for a while and got injured. Every time he received the ball it was evident that he had no contact with the ball from before, which was very good for him; No spin and no speed. He had a subtle touch, but on one play he got the ball and returned the rock. Is not it Coward from before. He has lost many abilities and we don’t know how long it will take (to recover them)”.

“The Ecuadorian Benzema” headlined the newspaper about the tricolor gunner Record, from Mexico, when his arrival in Cruz Azul was made official. He left Emelec with 57 goals (57 for the national tournament, nine in the Libertadores and one in the Ecuador Cup), but Angulo didn’t score that many for seven months and 22 days. (D)