Bad news in La Victoria. After it was announced that Andrés Andrade was injured and will be one of the absentees in the important matute game against Libertad for the Copa Libertadores, pictures of the Colombian midfielder walking on crutches as he left the concentration of the blue and white team in the Alexander Villanueva. The “Rifle,” a recurring starter in the “Chicho” Salas program, would miss a large chunk of League 1 and the international tournament.
What is Andrés Andrade’s injury?
After passing some initial tests at the club, Canal N revealed that the coffee midfielder has suffered a torn meniscus in his left knee, a complicated injury that will keep him off the pitch; Likewise, the blue and white institution will conduct further tests to find out how long it will hold the wheel.
Andrés Andrade will not play against Libertad. Photo: The Republic
YOU CAN SEE: no cave? On the 11th by Alianza Lima to beat Libertad and fight for qualification for the round of 16
How long would Andrés Andrade be out?
It would take about four to six months for the Rifle to return to the turf, the above source says. Time for the Colombian to recover and catch up with his other teammates. As a result, the midfielder would miss the final stages of the Apertura and the entire group stage of the Copa Libertadores. This time may vary depending on the results of your following tests.
Who will be Andrade’s replacement at Alianza Lima?
Andrés Andrade’s injury will force DT Salas to put another player in his place, namely Pablo Lavandeira for the Copa Libertadores game against Libertad de Paraguay. Moreover, Christian Cueva could be another possible replacement for the Colombian.