Marchesín’s agony: “I was close to living out my dream…” | OneFootball

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

The player left a message on social media, thanking everyone for the support he received and recalling that dream: “It’s not easy to accept this, or even explain what I’m feeling. When I was a kid in San Cayetano, football felt like something very far away, and playing for Boca was the biggest dream of my life. Even though it seemed out of reach, 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 experience unique moments. I was about to fulfill what I had always wanted: 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 face in my career and that, beyond everything that might be said, I was looking forward to it, happy and ready. 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 you need 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 goals ahead of us. I have great confidence in this group and I know beautiful things are coming for this team that deserves it so much.”

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