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[VIDEO] Lucas Pratto injured in Coquimbo Unido's Copa Libertadores match against Platense
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[VIDEO] Lucas Pratto injured in Coquimbo Unido's Copa Libertadores match against Platense

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Argentinian forward Lucas Pratto was substituted due to injury during Coquimbo Unido's Copa Libertadores match against Platense.
  • The 38-year-old player showed discomfort before the 30-minute mark and was replaced by Nicolรกs Johansen.
  • The match was the second leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16.

Coquimbo Unido's Copa Libertadores campaign suffered a setback as veteran forward Lucas Pratto was forced off the field due to injury during the crucial second-leg match against Platense. The Argentinian striker sustained the injury in the first half of the game, held at the Estadio "Francisco Sรกnchez Rumoroso."

Pratto, aged 38, began showing signs of discomfort approximately 30 minutes into the match. Unable to continue, he signaled to the bench and was subsequently substituted. Nicolรกs Johansen came on as his replacement in the 26th minute, entering the game to fill the void left by the experienced attacker.

The injury adds a layer of concern for Coquimbo Unido as they navigate the knockout stages of the prestigious continental tournament. Pratto's experience and presence have been valuable assets for the team, and his absence could impact their offensive capabilities in upcoming fixtures.

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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.