The intention of Sebastiano Battaglia to preserve all the players who – it is assumed – will start on Tuesday against Corinthians, in Brazil, for the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores de América, found in the injury of Nicola Figal an impediment. The party hadn’t reached its half when the defender who came out of Independiente’s inferiors asked to be replaced due to severe pain in his right knee.

He had had two hard brushes, Figal. First with Cañete and then with Gallegos, both with knee consequences, even if he seems to have been the last to permanently remove him from the field. The incident resulted in a sprain and, despite trying to continue, it was impossible for him to continue.

The technician immediately Mouth called Carlos Izquierdoz to replace him. Cali, who is usually the starter and captain, was on the bench along with many of those who will play for the Cup on Tuesday. Figal’s injury forced him to stop the break.

Amen to this, what is worrying is the severity of the injury that the central defender may have suffered: they fear it is something ligament, which could require a major recovery. In the next few hours they will carry out their studies.