The midfielder Emerson Pata was left out of the Ecuadorian team for the South American U-20 Championship. The 18-year-old player suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and is returning to the country to begin his recovery process.
Pata, from the records of Independiente del Valle, was injured last Friday in the debut of the mini Tri, which drew 1 with the Chilean team for group B, at the Deportivo Cali stadium.
Garis Mina gave Ecuador a 1-0 victory over Bolivia and goes on to lead group B of the South American sub-20
He had entered at 77 minutes for Alan Minda and after the commitment he felt discomfort in his limb; After medical examinations, the severity was known.
“The player, complying with all the relevant protocols, will return to his club for the corresponding treatment. We regret this sensitive drop in the national team and we hope a speedy recovery for our tricolor”, reported the Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF) in a statement published on its website.
The mini Tri, current sub-20 champion, beat Bolivia 1-0 on Sunday and went on to command the group B standings with 4 units. For that clash he was not considered and his teammates dedicated the victory.
On Thursday, January 26, starting at 7:30 p.m., Venezuela will be measured with the obligation to triumph again to stay in the top three places of their key, which ensures their place in the final. (D)
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Source: Eluniverso
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