Major blow for Palestino as Ian Garguez undergoes surgery and misses season finale
Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.
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- Palestino said Ian Garguez underwent successful surgery for a fracture of the fifth metatarsal in his left foot.
- The defender is expected to miss the remaining two to three months of the season after starting all 16 of his league appearances.
- His absence leaves Palestino weakened as it seeks qualification for international competitions.
Palestino have suffered a major setback in their fight for a place in international competitions. Defender Ian Garguez will miss the final stretch of the season after sustaining a serious foot injury.
The club said in an official medical report that Garguez “successfully underwent surgery for a fracture of the fifth metatarsal in his left foot.” It added that “the player will continue his recovery under the supervision of our club's medical staff.”
successfully underwent surgery for a fracture of the fifth metatarsal in his left foot.
His expected recovery time is two to three months, ruling him out for the remainder of the Campeonato Nacional. The injury comes at a difficult point for Palestino, who are approaching the decisive part of the campaign.
Garguez had established himself as one of the team's regular starters. He appeared in 16 league matches, starting every one, and scored one goal. His absence will force a change to a defensive setup that had made him a dependable part of the side.
the player will continue his recovery under the supervision of our club's medical staff.
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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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