Marchesín's drama: “I was close to fulfilling what I’d always dreamt of…” | OneFootball

Agustín Marchesín, Boca Juniors goalkeeper and former FC Porto player, suffered a serious injury in the middle of this week, in his first game wearing the xeneize shirt in the Copa Libertadores, against Barcelona de Guayaquil. The keeper spent only 12 minutes on the pitch, in a match he had been eagerly awaiting and which ended up turning into a real nightmare.

The player posted a message on social media, thanking everyone for the support he received and recalling that dream: “It’s not easy to accept this, or to explain what I’m feeling. When I was a kid in San Cayetano, football seemed like something very far away, and playing for Boca was the biggest dream of my life. Even though it seemed unattainable, playing in the Libertadores with Boca, the one where I watched Oscar, Pato, Mono, Román, Guille and Martín, was crazy. Football has given me a lot, more than I ever imagined, and I’ve had the chance to live unique moments. I was about to fulfill what I had always wished for: to defend Boca Juniors in the beautiful Libertadores, the dream. I can’t find an explanation for this. I knew it was the challenge I most wanted to take on in my career and that, beyond everything that may be said, I was waiting for it eagerly, happily and prepared. I apologize to the people and the directors who trusted me for this situation I now have to go through. I thank my teammates, directors, coaches and fans for the affection that is so needed at such a delicate moment. I don’t have much more to say, only that I will support my teammates in the best way possible so that we can achieve the very important objectives ahead of us. I have great faith in this group and I know beautiful things are coming for this team that deserves it so much.”

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