After latest Nicolas Castillo injury, America must move on from its $4.8 million man.

It is no surprise that Club America’s player, Nicolas Castillo is once again injured. This morning, Castillo underwent surgery, and as of now, his recovery time is indefinite. 

This is the third time Castillo is injured and will miss important games during the league. Despite his contract running through 2023, Club America should release him or simply not count on him at all. 

On Jan. 31, 2019 Club America’s official website announced Castillo’s arrival to the club. He signed for $4.8 million, becoming the highest-paid player in the Liga Mx more than Tigres’ player André Pierre Gignac who was in the top four players with most goals in 2019. 

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Castillo hasn’t completed a year with America and he’s had four injuries that prohibited him from playing. 

The first injury was on March 20, 2019, against Tigres. Castillo was out for 25 days due to a hamstring injury. On August 3, 2019, he fractured his fibula and was out for 74 days and missed 12 games. Once again, on Nov. 8, 2019 against Veracruz Castillo sustained a tear in his right quad. This prompt him to miss some matches from the Liguilla 2019. 

Yesterday, Jan. 28 America’s official Twitter account announced that Castillo had a rupture in his femoral tendon.

Unfortunately, Castillo hasn’t been able to play at his full potential due to his constant injuries, but America shouldn’t wait for Castillo to recover and should find alternatives.

Out of 35 games in the 2019 season, Castillo scored five goals in 17 games, and played 90 minutes in only 6 games 

These numbers are too low for the most expensive player in the Liga Mx. It is unfortunate that America can’t demand more from Castillo since he hasn’t been able to recover from his injuries. 

America has struggled in their offense and have only scored one goal during this season, compared to last season where they had three goals, and had the strongest offense of the league. 

Since Castillo will not play for a while, he should be replaced with a forward who can meet the standards of the club. Even though it is not the best option for America to release Castillo due to their contract, they should find a replacement to reinforce the offense.