Álvaro Montoro out of U20 World Cup with broken collarbone | OneFootball

Despite qualifying for the World Cup quarterfinals, the Argentina U-20 National Team received bad news: Álvaro Montoro was injured after a heavy collision during the 4-0 victory over Nigeria, and tests revealed that he suffered a fracture in his right clavicle.

Montoro tried to get back up after the hard hit, but minutes later he collapsed and was immediately assisted by the medical staff.

Ultimately, he was unable to continue in the match and was replaced by Gianluca Prestianni at the end of the first half. When he reached the bench, he couldn't hold back his tears

Diego Placente, coach of the U-20 national team, said in the press conference that the midfielder had heard a noise and his shoulder popped out.

Later, tests confirmed the serious injury suffered by the player who came up through Vélez, who will leave Santiago de Chile on Friday and is expected to undergo surgery in Buenos Aires on Saturday.

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