Club Sport Emelec did not start well in the second half of 2023. First, they were relegated from the Copa Sudamericana; and at the local level, they have failed to win in the Pro League for five games.

At the moment, only three points separate the electric table from Libertad and Guayaquil City to position themselves in the relegation zone.

Emelec and another terrible record: five months without a win at the Capwell Stadium, for the Pro League

Added to that are the many losses the millionaires are currently experiencing, which has made it difficult for Colombian coach Hernán Torres to find a starting eleven on a regular basis at the national championship.

Good news for Emelec: Michael Carcelén, who was thought to be out for a month, is back in training

Until yesterday, there were five footballers who were not available for the game, and now a new name has been added to the injured list: Carlos Villalba.

The Argentine midfielder has suffered a tear and will not be considered for this weekend’s game against Delfín on the fourth day of the second phase of the Pro League.

Thus, Bombillo already has six footballers separated due to illness, among which the names of Aníbal Leguizamón and Miller Bolaños stand out. In addition, José Francisco Cevallos, Caín Fara and Alejandro Cabeza are also part of this list. (D)