The former Cacique defender approves of the participation that Gustavo Quinteros has given to the homegrown players in the Colo Colo first team.
This season has not been easy for the Eternal Champion. The multiple injuries that have affected Colo Colo players have led to the participation of many homegrown players in Cacique’s first team. In the last match against Boca Juniors, Damián Pizarro, Lucas Soto, Vicente Pizarro, Bruno and Daniel Gutiérrez saw action in a highly demanding match.
One who knows well the meaning of what it means to wear the Colo Colo shirt is the great Lizardo Garrido. Dear Chano, is an emblem of the institution, being continental champion with the Alba shirt and for many years it has been dedicated to attracting and training new players.
Chano happy with the participation of the homegrown players
Lizardo Garrido was a guest on the program “The DaleAlbo Preview with Valladares” and was asked about the participation of home-born players in the Cacique’s first team: “The one who comes from below knows perfectly what it means to put on the Colo Colo shirt and that attachment that you have to have with the club. If you are doing well at the club, there is no doubt that you will be called up to the national team”.
One of the names that has attracted the most attention this season has been the appearance of striker Damián Pizarro, who, in the preview, was emerging as Colo Colo’s third striker, after Leandro Benegas and Darío Lezcano. The former defense Albo, commented on the present of the young attacker: “Damián Pizarro has shown in these last games the capacity he has. Obviously he is starting his career, a lot of things are going to happen to him and sometimes he rushes, but I am very happy for the participation of the boys from the quarry”.
When asked about the opportunities that Gustavo Quinteros has offered to the youngest, our dear Chano Garrido is clear: “I have seen him work and in general what he projects with his team is wonderful. He works super well. He has been giving the guys opportunities and he has to take them. We would love for more of our boys to alternate in the first team. I believe their participation should be little by little and in a measured way”.
Finally, the 1991 Copa Libertadores champion was proud and grateful for being an important part in recruiting and training those homegrown players who are now beginning to shine in the Cacique’s first team: “I have been able to participate in everyone’s training. He went to look for Daniel Gutierrez in Arica at the age of 9. Since I have been in charge of recruiting, I have had a good turnout.
