Andrés Marmolejo spoke clearly about his injury and whether he will be in the classic: “I wasn't ready”
Concern set in at Independiente Santa Fe just hours before a new edition of the capital classic. Andrés Marmolejo, the cardinal team's starting goalkeeper, raised alarms after leaving the Copa Libertadores match against Peñarol at El Campín stadium at halftime, a situation that now casts doubt on his presence for next Sunday's clash against Millonarios, a decisive match in the fight for qualification.
TL;DR
- Andrés Marmolejo, Santa Fe's starting goalkeeper, was substituted at halftime of the match against Peñarol due to a physical issue.
- The injury is a recurrence of a thigh tear he suffered eight days ago.
- Marmolejo wanted to play despite pre-game concerns from the technical staff and medical department.
- His participation in the upcoming classic against Millonarios is in doubt, with a decision pending based on his recovery over the next three days.