The subject of Justin Arboleda continues to give something to talk about after the America-Olympia played yesterday at the Azteca Stadium, where the Whites beat the Eagles in play for the CONCACAF Champions League.
The Colombian striker became involved in the great controversy of the match after fracturing the footballer “Chucho” Lopez, In an action where Grove received the yellow card.
At this time no one imagined the severity of the injury, but in the end there was a fibula fracture and the player will be at least six months away from the courts.
Faced with this, the America issued a statement asking the CONCACAF to disqualify Justin Arboleda for violent play.
OLYMPIA RESPOND
After that, the Club Olimpia has decided to step out and defend his striker, who was a figure in the triumph of the target at the Azteca Stadium.
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“The General Board of Directors of the Olympic Sports Club regrets the injury suffered by the player of the Club America of Mexico, Antoni de Jesús López, In a play in which he disputed the ball with our striker Justin Arboleda in the match held on the night of Wednesday, April 14 at the Azteca Stadium, Mexico City, “the statement said.
“We consider this situation to be presented as a product of the game and our player Justin ArboledaAt no time did he act with the intent to harm a fellow professional. The play was sanctioned with a yellow card and we submit to the refereeing criteria as it always has been, “they add.
And he continues: “It is to be noted that the player Justin Arboleda he could also have come out with a serious injury in the first half of the match in a strong ball dispute with the player of the Club America, Santiago Naveda, who even deserved a disciplinary sanction by the central referee, a situation that did not occur. Fortunately, our player did not end up with an injury after that play. “
To complete, Olympics wished a speedy recovery to the Chucho López. “We will reiterate to the Club America we regret what has happened and look forward to the speedy recovery of Antoni de Jesús López for his return to the tracks “.