Maty Orozco called up by Colombia after Castellón loan | OneFootball

Maty Orozco, 18, has been called into Colombia's senior squad after joining CD Castellón on loan from Brighton this month. According to El Periódico Mediterráneo, Néstor Lorenzo has named the midfielder for the next international window. If he stays for the full camp, Pablo Hernández could be without him against Leganés and Ceuta.

His rise has been swift at Castellón. He debuted against Albacete, then started at Girona in a win that consolidated the lead. At Montilivi he drew the foul that brought Abel Ruiz a second yellow, leaving Girona with 10, and Castellón came from behind to win 2-1.

Colombia will play Mexico, Paraguay and Peru in the United States between 21 September and 6 October. All three are friendlies, not part of World Cup qualifying or any official competition.

The tour opens on 26 September against Mexico at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. Paraguay follow on 2 October at Sports Illustrated Stadium in New Jersey, then Peru on 6 October at Inter Miami's new stadium.

The camp runs from late September into early October while Castellón keep playing in Segunda División. The club calendar points to possible absences at Leganés on Monday 28 September at 20:30 and at home to Ceuta on Sunday 4 October at 18:30. Saturday's match with Tenerife falls before the window.

Orozco could return before the Andorra trip, although that depends on travel and his fitness. No return date is confirmed.

Source: El Periódico Mediterráneo

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