Romain Del Castillo
OSA
Facing spell on sidelines
Del Castillo (groin) is expected to be sidelined for some time after being diagnosed with a minor left adductor injury sustained during training Wednesday, according to the club.
Analysis: Del Castillo experienced discomfort during Wednesday's training session, with subsequent medical examinations confirming a minor injury to his left adductor. The attacking midfielder has already begun an individualized rehabilitation program and is now facing a spell on the sidelines, ruling him out of Sunday's La Liga clash against Real Betis. The setback comes shortly after he recovered from a digestive issue that had temporarily interrupted his training earlier in the week. Although the injury has been described as minor, the club has yet to establish a timetable for his return, leaving his availability for upcoming fixtures uncertain.
Suffers minor adductor injury
Del Castillo (groin) has been diagnosed with a minor left adductor injury after experiencing discomfort during training Wednesday and has begun an individualized recovery program, according to the club.
Analysis: Del Castillo has suffered a fresh setback shortly after recovering from the digestive issue that had temporarily kept him out of team training earlier in the week. Medical examinations confirmed a minor injury to his left adductor, leaving his availability for Sunday's La Liga clash against Real Betis uncertain. The attacking midfielder has already started a specific rehabilitation program, but the club has not provided a timeline for his return. His participation against Betis will depend on how he responds to treatment over the coming days.
Back fit after illness
Del Castillo (illness) has recovered from a digestive issue and is fully available for Sunday's La Liga clash against Real Betis after resuming team training Thursday, the club posted.
Analysis: Del Castillo has overcome the digestive problem that forced him to train separately from the group Tuesday, putting him back in contention for Sunday's matchup. The midfielder's absence from team training was seemingly precautionary, and his recovery provides coach Luis Miguel Ramis with another offensive option ahead of the trip to Betis, though his involvement in the starting XI remains uncertain.
Trains away from group Tuesday
Del Castillo trained away from the group Tuesday due to a digestive issue and his status for Sunday's game against Real Betis could be in jeopardy.
Analysis: Del Castillo didn't train with the rest of the group due to a digestive problem, but similar to Iker Munoz, who didn't train with the group due to a knock, it seems this was just a precautionary issue The midfielder's involvement in training over the next few days will determine whether he'll be able to play Sunday.
Pushes for bigger role
Del Castillo is pushing for a bigger role after a slow start to the campaign, with his decision to train on his own during the squad's time off showing his desire to accelerate his adaptation and earn more opportunities, per Diario De Navarra.
Analysis: Del Castillo remains on the fringes at Osasuna despite the level he showed in Ligue 1, and even the run of rotation through the packed schedule brought chances for others ahead of him. He chose to train on his own at Tajonar while the rest of the squad took time off with no fitness concern behind it. The decision on his role sits with the coach, but the attitude he has shown suggests he will be pushing for a bigger part.
Joins Osasuna from Brest
Del Castillo has signed a contract with Osasuna through two seasons, with an additional optional year, joining from Stade Brestois, according to the club.
Analysis: Del Castillo scored 30 goals with 31 assists across 151 appearances for Brest, having come through Lyon's academy before spells at Bourg-Peronnas, Nimes and Rennes, and played a central role in Brest's historic run to the Champions League knockout stages in 2024/25, where the club fell to eventual champions PSG. The 29 year old French forward, capped 10 times for France's U21s, had started both of Brest's opening matches this season, scoring a goal, before making the move to Osasuna to continue his career.
Scores at Le Mans
Del Castillo scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Le Mans.
Analysis: Del Castillo scored the opener in the first half, but couldn't help them earn the road win. The forward sent in the third-most crosses for Brest during the draw, while taking four of their 10 corner kicks. He logged nine goals and four assists for the club in 2025-26.
Trains in full intensity
Del Castillo's absence from the Al-Wakrah SC friendly was only a precaution, as he was spotted training in full intensity Wednesday and is fit to play moving forward, the club posted.
Analysis: Del Castillo had briefly been managed for hamstring discomfort, but this quick return to full training confirms the issue was minor. He remains on track to be Brest's undisputed starter in the attack and set piece taker heading into the 2026/27 Ligue 1 season.
Dealing with hamstring discomfort
Del Castillo is being managed due to hamstring discomfort and will miss the friendly against Al-Wakrah SC, the club announced.
Analysis: Del Castillo's absence from the lineup against Al-Wakrah SC due to hamstring discomfort marks a new fitness concern, coming after he had already resumed regular training. Being rested rather than ruled out suggests the club is managing this cautiously for now, though it does interrupt what had otherwise been a positive return to full training.
Trains fully in preseason
Del Castillo is training fully during the first week of preseason with Brest, confirming his recovery from the thigh injury that cut short his final appearance of last season against Angers, the club posted.
Analysis: Del Castillo ended the 2025/26 campaign as Brest's standout attacking performer, closing out his highest-scoring season to date with nine goals and three assists from 32 starts, contributing 33 shots and 57 chances created throughout the campaign. His return to full training ahead of the new season is an encouraging sign for new coach Julien Lachuer heading into what promises to be another demanding campaign.
Scores and leaves injured
Del Castillo scored his team's only goal of the game before going off injured with an apparent thigh injury in the 64th minute, bringing an end to his highest-scoring campaign.
Analysis: Del Castillo scored the opening goal ten minutes into the second half before being substituted just minutes later with an apparent thigh injury, ending his season early on the final gameweek. The forward nonetheless closes out his highest scoring campaign to date with nine goals and three assists from 33 shots and 57 chances created in 32 starts.
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