Goalkeeper Leandro Cañete Shares Ordeal: "I Thought My Son Wouldn't Make It"

Leandro Cañete, the goalkeeper for Unión San Felipe, has shared the harrowing experience of his son's critical illness. His son was admitted to Clínica Indisa and placed in intensive care, intubated for 11 days due to a severe condition that emerged after the "world final" match.

Cañete described the immense emotional toll, stating, "I thought he wasn't going to make it." He expressed deep gratitude to his wife for her support and to his club for allowing him to miss training during this difficult period. "It's a situation I wouldn't wish on any father," he remarked.

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Gracias a Dios ya está en rehabilitación. Ya llevamos 17 días, volvió nuevamente a caminar, a comer y eso para mí es un logro muy importante.

Fortunately, the situation has improved significantly. After 17 days, his son has moved out of intensive care and is now in rehabilitation. Cañete shared the emotional update that his son is "walking again, eating again, and that for me is a very important achievement." He extended thanks to everyone who offered support and participated in prayer chains, acknowledging that "the worst has passed."

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El peor ya pasó, ahora empezamos la recuperación.