Daniel Chacón's Continued Absence Sparks Questions at Alajuelense
The young forward has yet to make his debut in the Clausura 2025 season despite being signed two months ago.
As of April 2, 2025, Daniel Chacón remains on the sidelines without having debuted for Alajuelense in the ongoing Clausura 2025 season.
Chacón was officially signed by the team two months prior, with his last competitive appearance logged on October 10, 2024, prompting expectations that he would take some time to regain match fitness.
However, after two months since his signing, he has not featured in any matches, having been on the bench for just two games.
During the season, Chacón was named to the squad for matches against Cartaginés and San Carlos but did not see any playing time.
Additionally, for the recent match against Pérez Zeledón on Monday, he was not included in the traveling squad, raising further concerns regarding his status.
Upon rejoining Alajuelense, Chacón indicated he felt physically prepared, asserting that he had undergone an intensive pre-season training period for three weeks.
He expressed readiness to perform when called upon by the coaching staff.
Alexandre Guimaraes, head coach of Alajuelense, provided an update five days ago regarding Chacón’s situation, confirming that he had discussed his lack of game time with the player.
Guimaraes stated, "He knows very well, I spoke to him at the time he was brought in.
He is a player who was brought in and is waiting for his opportunity, training well, and when I see it appropriate, he will get minutes." When queried if Chacón's absence could be attributed to physical issues or personal preferences, Guimaraes refrained from elaborating, instead making a light-hearted remark before departing.
Chacón was officially signed by the team two months prior, with his last competitive appearance logged on October 10, 2024, prompting expectations that he would take some time to regain match fitness.
However, after two months since his signing, he has not featured in any matches, having been on the bench for just two games.
During the season, Chacón was named to the squad for matches against Cartaginés and San Carlos but did not see any playing time.
Additionally, for the recent match against Pérez Zeledón on Monday, he was not included in the traveling squad, raising further concerns regarding his status.
Upon rejoining Alajuelense, Chacón indicated he felt physically prepared, asserting that he had undergone an intensive pre-season training period for three weeks.
He expressed readiness to perform when called upon by the coaching staff.
Alexandre Guimaraes, head coach of Alajuelense, provided an update five days ago regarding Chacón’s situation, confirming that he had discussed his lack of game time with the player.
Guimaraes stated, "He knows very well, I spoke to him at the time he was brought in.
He is a player who was brought in and is waiting for his opportunity, training well, and when I see it appropriate, he will get minutes." When queried if Chacón's absence could be attributed to physical issues or personal preferences, Guimaraes refrained from elaborating, instead making a light-hearted remark before departing.
