Juan Fernando Quintero de América kicked the ball this Tuesday, in a match of the group stage of the South American Cup between América de Cali and Racing at the Pascual Guerrero Olympic Stadium in Cali (Colombia).
Photo: EFE – Ernesto Guzman
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The magician, between cotton! América de Cali confirmed on Tuesday afternoon the midfielder's injury Juan Fernando Quinterowho could not finish his last game for physical discomfort.
The steering wheel lit the alarms in the 68th minute of the commitment to Independent Medellínwhen he requested medical attention after a discomfort in his left knee. Although he tried to continue, he was replaced ten minutes from the end, visibly sore.
After the medical exams carried out, it was confirmed that Quintero suffered a distension of the medial collateral ligament of the left kneean injury that implies the stretching or partial tear of the fabric bands that connect the bones to the joints.
This situation prevented its participation with the Colombia selection on the double date before Peru and Argentina. In fact, on Saturday, May 31, the Colombian Football Federation officially reported that the player would not join the concentration.
What matches will be lost after the injury?
According to Cali's statement, the estimated recovery time is approximately Ten days.
This means that Quintero will miss at least the meetings against Junior (Wednesday, June 4), Tolima Sports (Saturday, June 7) and again in front of the Tolima for the fourth day of the home runs.
After the first date of the home runs, group A has a multiple draw at a point between America, Tolima, Medellín and Junior. For its part, group B is led by Millionaires With three units, followed by National and Once Caldas with one, and Santa Fe Close the group without points.
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