Raúl Torrente lives again the most bitter side of football. The Murcia defense of Dinamo de Zagreb suffered last May a cruciate ligament rupturethe second serious injury of this guy in his career after he suffered in the Season 2021-22 With Granada. Despite the hard blow, the player wanted to emphasize in 'International Marker' that maintains his illusion of returning to the playing land and competing again to the highest level.
The central landed in Croatia last summer with The challenge of settling in a historic team and dispute European competitions. After a complicated start without just minutes, The central won an important place in the rear until bad luck crossed again on his way. “It is a situation that I already lived and it hurts to repeat the story, but I also know that you can return,” says the player.
Recovery terms
For the player, assimilating a new step through the operating room has not been simple. “Of course it costs to recover from such a injury. Nobody wants to go through this”admits Torrente, who is making his rehabilitation in Spain with the support of his family and friends. “Thank God, I have people who only add me. That is what helps me day after day,” he explains.
Raúl Torrente.
Despite the hardness of the moment, Stream He prefers not to obsess dates for his return, although he acknowledges that he would like to be available between February and March. “I would like, but I know that this is very long and problems may arise. Thinking in the long term would be deceiving me,” he confesses, aware of the importance of not rushing into his return to avoid relapses.
During your stage in the Dinamothe Murcian lived a convulsive season with up to four different coaches, including Fabio Cannavarowho keeps a special memory. “I try to be a sponge. Any questions he had, he told me how I should position myself. His details make you improve a lot,” says Torrente, who, despite his orde mythical Maksimir stadium.
One year for learning
Beyond the injury, Torrente is delighted with his experience in Croatia and with the environment that is breathed in the Dinamo de Zagreb. “Any match, even in the league, is lived with an incredible passion. The fans do not stop cheering, whatever happens. That in Spain had never felt,” he explains. In addition, he assures that the level of the Croatian League has pleasantly surprised him. “It competes a lot and any field becomes complicated. That is why this year we have seen teams like Rijeka on Hajduk Split Fight until the end for the title, ”says the central.
Torrente has also acted as an improvised ambassador for other Spanish soccer players who have reached Dinamo, such as Gonzalo Villar. “The club and Gonzalo asked me both, because we agreed in Granada and we are from Murcia. I told him that it was a great opportunity for his career,” says Torrente, proud to be able to contribute her grain of sand so that other compatriots are encouraged to live the experience of playing in Croatian football.
