The coach of the Chilean team hit the table and will keep the América driver on the team.
By Felipe Pavez Farías
06/23/2024 – 22:38 CLT
The Chilean team is in New Jersey and is already preparing for the duel against Argentina next Tuesday. La Roja is obliged to score against the current world champions to stay alive in the 2024 Copa América.
A match that will be key for Ricardo Gareca since it will practically define the future of the national squad in the tournament that takes place in the United States. At the moment, it is indicated that the only casualty is Diego Valdes.
The América de México player had to leave at halftime due to discomfort in his right leg. According to ESPN Chile They reported that he has a micro tear that makes it difficult for him to continue in the tournament. He also has edema and it causes him a lot of pain. So he is ruled out for this Tuesday and further complicates his return.
Such is the concern for the player that the Águilas have already contacted the La Roja coaching staff to request the player’s departure. Valdés is fundamental in América and they do not want him to suffer a worse injury.
Ricardo Gareca defines the future of Diego Valdés
However, Tigre made a drastic decision this Sunday and confirmed that Diego Valdés will continue with the national team. The thing is that beyond the draw against Peru and the next duel against Argentina, there is still confidence in passing the group stage.
“Gareca wants him with the squad. The medical staff has confidence that he can return. There is a chance for him to play against Canada. He could also make a full return in a possible quarterfinal bracket“said Christopher Brandt, the special envoy to the United States.
With this, Gareca has already asked for special treatment so that Valdés can return next Saturday, June 29 or definitively for the month of July where the quarterfinals begin.
What happened to Igor Lichnovsky?
The other one who arrives with discomfort for Tuesday’s game is the central defender trained at the U. Igor Lichnovsky ended up with obvious grimaces of pain after the duel against Peru. At the moment he has trained differently and we will wait for him until the last minute.
If he does not arrive, Gareca will look for a replacement to accompany Paulo Díaz. Place that until now Matías Catalán runs with an advantage over Guillermo Maripán.
