On march 2013 · Sunderlandecho.com
Cuellar says he is fit, raring to go and awaiting the first-team call from Sunderland boss Martin O’Neill after putting his hamstring woes behind him.
The former Aston Villa centre-half has been an automatic first-team choice since arriving on a Bosman free transfer last summer.
But he was sidelined in the New Year after suffering a hamstring tear in Sunderland’s FA Cup draw with Bolton Wanderers at the Reebok on January 5.
And since returning to full training he has had to be patient for a first-team recall, with Titus Bramble now up to full match fitness and John O’Shea having returned from his own injuries.
Cuellar told the Echo: “I understand the manager has a tough decision to make when it comes to centre-halves because it is the one area of the squad where he has plenty of options, and I have no problem with that.
“As well as John and Titus and myself, there is also Kader Mangane and Matt Kilgallon, but I don’t mind the competition for places, I am just glad to be back.
“I am feeling good, feeling fit and, for the last few games, I have been happy just to be back on the bench and ready to be called on if needed.
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