Herrando says captaining Osasuna would make him proud

“Being captain of Osasuna would make me proud,” Herrando said. He added that the prospect would also mean a great deal to him: he would be proud of it. He is pursuing that ambition while recovering from an injury to the adductor in his left leg, after a spell that began with him starting the opening matches.

A product of the club’s youth system, Herrando is aiming to establish himself in Osasuna’s starting eleven. He was injured against Getafe. In his absence, the team has put together three straight defeats and a draw, while its performances on the pitch have raised serious doubts.

The player regrets that the injury has halted his progress after those early starts. “It’s a shame that this has stopped me in my tracks right now, after starting the first matches, although an injury never comes at a good time,” he said.

He also spoke about the attention given to his performances: early on, news is often positive and pleasant to read, but criticism also comes after a poor match. “You have to take it naturally; not everything can be positive,” he said. For Herrando, the possibility of becoming captain comes at a time when he must recover and work his way back into the team.