2023-10-16 04:36:58
10/15/2023 11:36 p.m. Updated on 10/15/2023 11:57 p.m.
The side Santiago Ariasfrom Cincinnati of the MLS, came out of the call Colombia for the match against Ecuador in Quito, scheduled for this Tuesday, at South American Qualifiers.
This was reported by the Colombian Football Federation (FCF), which detailed in a statement that the 31-year-old defender “will not be able to continue in the squad due to “A blow he suffered in the match against Uruguay and as a consequence prevents him from being physically fit.”. It was played on Thursday and they tied 2-2 in Barranquilla.
“The medical department of the national team carried out the pertinent examinations and waited for the evolution of the player’s health status, confirming the injury suffered, a situation that was reported to the athlete’s club,” they added.
It is then expected that Arias will be replaced against La Tri by the 21-year-old full-back Juan David Mosquera. and who plays for the Portland Timbers of the United States and who was chosen this week, by the MLS, as one of the best young people under 22 years of age who play in that league.
Before the duel against Uruguay, Colombia coach Néstor Lorenzo lost right backs Daniel Muñoz, from Belgian Genk, and Stefan Medina, from Mexican Monterrey, due to injuries. That forced the strategist to call Mosquera.
Santiago Arias, defender of Colombia.
Colombia’s statement
The coaching staff of the Colombia Senior National Team is pleased to announce that the player Santiago Arias of FC Cincinnati will not be able to continue in the squad due to a blow he suffered in the match against Uruguay and as a consequence it prevents him from being physically fit. .
The medical department of the national team carried out the pertinent examinations and waited for the evolution of the player’s health status, confirming the injury suffered, a situation that was reported to the athlete’s club.
Coach Néstor Lorenzo, his coaching staff and the group of players wish Santiago Arias a speedy recovery, hoping that in the next opportunity he can be part of the Colombian Senior National Team again.
Néstor Lorenzo, Argentine coach of Colombia (AFP).
Vargas out and James Rodríguez, in doubt
For Néstor Lorenzo it became a puzzle to put together the number 11 that will visit Ecuador. On the one hand, the Argentine coach must resolve the replacement of Camilo Vargas, sent off against Celeste.
Álvaro Montero and Kevin Mier were the goalkeepers called by Lorenzo for the double playoff date with Vargas, the first of them being the one who entered the match after Vargas’s expulsion.
Camilo Vargas (left) hugs Álvaro Montero after being sent off in Colombia against Uruguay (EFE)
To complete the work, and avoid possible complications, The coach called a goalkeeper from the local team. This is José Luis Chunga, from Independiente Medellín, who has a long career in Colombian football at 32 years old. Chunga has already been called up by Lorenzo for friendly matches and has played three matches with the Colombian National Team.
Furthermore, in the coffee-growing country, the alarms went off in the last few hours James Rodriguezwhat comes from scoring a great goal against Celeste and to be moved to tears in the celebration.
From Colombia, They reported that James is not 100% physically recovered after the wear and tear he made against Uruguay: He played 81 minutes and left the field, after the goal and an assist, very exhausted.
Colombia National Team – 10-15-2023
Colombia beats Uruguay 1-0 with a goal from James
That is why Neither Saturday nor Sunday did the talented midfielder practice with the rest of his teammates, who are already preparing the duel against Ecuador. Those led by Lorenzo are doing special preparation to mitigate the effect of Quito’s altitude and changed training venues to arrive better acclimatized.
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