The midfielder José Korena has been included in the call for the match against Guastatoya, marking his return after six months of absence for an injury that moved him away from the courts. His return arrives at a key moment for albos, suffering multiple casualties in the midfield due to the suspensions of José Manuel Contreras and Marco Domínguez.
Korena has not played minutes in Clausura 2025, since in September 2024 he suffered a serious injury during a match against Marquense, after a hard entry of defender Carlos Estrada.
The diagnosis was a metaphysical fracture aligned multifragmentary of the lower third of the left fibula, accompanied by inflammation in the soft tissues of the affected area. Since then, the Guatemalan-Colombian steering wheel has gone through a long recovery and rehabilitation process.
Korena’s return represents a relief for coach Ronald González, who has had to restructure the midfield in recent days. With Contreras and Domínguez suspended, the presence of Korena could be key in the tactical scheme of the team, providing experience and balance in the containment zone.
During his absence, Communications has had to alternate pieces in the midfield, suffering in some meetings for the lack of a player with his capacity for the recovery and distribution of the ball. Now, with its return, the team adds an important alternative in the final stretch of the regular tournament phase.
Although it has not been confirmed if it will start as a starter, everything indicates that José Corena will have his first minutes of the tournament against Guastatoya. His presence in the list of summoned shows that he is already ready to compete, although he will surely add rhythm progressively before recovering his best level.
The match against Guastatoya, which will be played at the Cementos Progreso stadium, will be a demanding test for the albos, which need to continue adding points in the table. With the incorporation of Korena, the white team reinforces an area that had been weakened for this commitment.
For Korena, this call not only marks his return to the team, but also represents the end of a difficult stage in his career. After months of effort and recovery, you can finally do what you are most passionate about: play football.