On December 23, 2020, a day before Christmas, Jaume Escobar was diagnosed with prostate cancer. The news surprised the Colombian coach, who heads the Catholic University of Ecuador; and although the later days were very difficult to assimilate, family, friends and football have strengthened him to move on and lead his life with some normalcy and a lot of motivation.
“During the pandemic I had not been able to go to Medellín, I had not seen my wife, my children, my brothers, they have always understood my profession and accepted this. I really enjoyed the time I went being in Medellín, unfortunately I received the news there.They were very hard these first days, but as these days went by I digested, accepted and gave it to God.Today I am in a good attitude, surrounded by my friends and my family, who have accompanied me in this process, “the ‘Sachi’ revealed in a dialogue with the ‘Vbar Caragol’.
Escobar explained that “on January 12 I started treatment, with medication and hormonal blockade. On February 25 I have to return to Medellin and for two months I will have radiotherapy sessions. Then I will be in a process of 3 years to have a good recovery “.
‘Sachi’ thank you for the support you have received at Catholic University. “The reception was emotional and special. With the players for some time now working together and there is empathy and a close relationship with them; in the human they have given me a lot and in the competitive as well. It was nice to come back, be “In my passion, which is football, I’ve been around for 22 years and I haven’t rested; I’ve been lucky to stay in power. I want to direct for a long time, I’m enthusiastic and I’m doing well right now.” say Escobar, Andreu’s brother, the legendary defender who was assassinated in 1994.
“My wife and my brothers agreed that I should come to Ecuador. When one has people around me who strengthen me, who know how passionate I am about my job, even though I really enjoy them, I I feel calm to know that they agree and support me, accepting what I do. For many it was better for me to stay at home it was better, but I think the opposite, “said ‘Sachi’ Escobar, who is waiting to direct the two first parties of its equipment in the Glass Liberating.