“The coaching staff of the Colombia Senior National Team is pleased to announce that the player Roger Martínez of Racing (ARG) will not be able to continue in the concentration“said the Colombian Football Federation (FCF) in a statement.
The information added that the 30-year-old attacker suffered “an injury to his ankle that prevents him from being one hundred percent ready to face this commitment“.
“The coach, his coaching staff and the group of players wish Roger Martínez a speedy recovery and return to activity.“, expressed the FCF.
Martínez, one of the surprises in the call-up of Argentine Néstor Lorenzo, started against Bolivia and suffered the foul for which midfielder Héctor Cuéllar was sent off in the 20th minute.
The attacker tried to continue, but was replaced three minutes later by the scorer Jhon Córdoba as he could not stand the pain.
Colombia, despite losing 1-0 to La Verde, remains in second place in the South American Qualifiers and will try to close the gap with leader Argentina on Tuesday when it hosts Chile at the Metropolitan Stadium in Barranquilla. EFE
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