Eight days before the start of the World Cup in Qatar, in which the Ecuadorian team will debut against the hosts in the opening game, midfielder Carlos Gruezo was injured in the match that his team, FC Augsburg, lost 0-1 against VfL Bochum, by date 15 of the Bundesliga.
After a strong challenge from a rival, Byron Castillo withdrew injured from the friendly Ecuador vs. Iraq in Madrid
The tricolor Gruezo started in this commitment and, in the dispute for the ball with the midfielder Kevin Stöger, he felt a discomfort in one of his legs after 28 minutes. He jumped onto the field and requested medical assistance from his team. After a review, they decided to make the change (30 min).
Byron Castillo, with the option of going to Qatar 2022 by being lined up against Iraq?
He walked out, crying and with a worried face. In the next few hours, Augsburg is expected to report on the physical condition of the 27-year-old midfielder, who was a fundamental pillar in the scheme of Gustavo Alfaro, the Argentine coach of the Tricolor, during the qualifying rounds to qualify for the highest appointment. .
The match was lost by Gruezo’s team due to a goal by Ghanaian-German midfielder Christopher Antwi-Adjei at 58 min.
La Tri, for the first time in its history, will play the opening match of the top event. Their duel for group A against the host country was set for Sunday, November 20, starting at 11:00, at the Al Khor Stadium.
Then it will be measured against the Netherlands, on Friday 25 (11:00); and against Senegal, on Tuesday 29 (10:00), both at the International Khalifa. (D)
Source: Eluniverso
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