Colón spark alarm in Caseros: concern over Federico Lértora injury | OneFootball

The draw against Estudiantes de Buenos Aires left plenty of football analysis at Colón, but also a specific concern looking ahead: Federico Lértora’s physical condition.

The midfielder and red-and-black captain had to leave the match in the 31st minute of the first half after ending up on the turf at the Ciudad de Caseros stadium. The scene quickly set off alarm bells, even before the medical staff came onto the field, since Pier Barrios immediately asked the bench for a substitution, realizing that the midfielder could not continue.

Lértora’s exit clearly changed the course of the match. Beyond the introduction of Agustín Toledo, who once again showed he has the qualities to be taken into account, the captain’s specific importance within the team’s overall functioning became evident.

A key player for Medrán at Colón

Lértora has become a central piece for Colón. Not only because of his experience and leadership, but also because of the balance he brings to midfield, his ability to organize the team, and the character he transmits on the field.

His departure coincided with Estudiantes’ best spell in the match. Until then, El Sabalero seemed to have the game under control, but after the midfielder’s absence, it lost presence in the middle of the pitch and the home side began to grow.

After the match, the midfielder avoided making lengthy statements to the media present in Caseros, although he did leave one remark that raised questions about the seriousness of the injury: “We’ll have to see what I’ve got.”

Everything points to medical tests being carried out early in the week on his adductor area to determine the extent of the injury.

A recent precedent that raises concern

The situation draws even more attention because it is not the first time Lértora has reported physical problems in that muscle area.

He had already suffered a similar issue in the match against Godoy Cruz of Mendoza, an injury that even prevented him from starting later in the 1-1 draw against Los Andes in Lomas de Zamora.

That is why at Colón they will closely monitor his progress over the next few days, knowing that he is a decisive player in the team’s structure.

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