Worrying injury: ‘Juanfer’ Quintero retired with discomfort three months before the World Cup
The night this Sunday left an image that set off alarms in Argentina and, above all, in Colombia. Juan Fernando Quintero had to leave the match between Vélez Sarsfield and River Plate, corresponding to the sixth round of the Apertura Tournament of the Professional Football League, after presenting a muscular discomfort when the first half had barely passed.
TL;DR
- Juan Fernando Quintero left a match between Vélez Sarsfield and River Plate due to a muscular discomfort.
- The injury occurred in the first half of the game, raising concerns for the Colombian national team.
- Quintero's presence is considered key for Colombia in the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
- The severity of the injury is unknown and will be determined by medical studies.
- River Plate lost the match 1-0, but the main concern is Quintero's fitness.