The euphoria over Radamel Falcao García's return to scoring has turned into concern for Millonarios' fans. After scoring a penalty in the victory against Águilas Doradas, the "Tiger" had to leave the field due to a "twinge" in his right leg. Medical exams have confirmed a minor muscle injury in the hamstrings, a diagnosis that seriously jeopardizes his participation in the most important match of the semester.
The "Tiger" against the clock
At 40 years old, the competitive pace has taken its toll on the striker from Santa Marta. Although it is a minor ailment, coach Fabián Bustos estimates that the recovery time will range between 15 and 20 days. This time window is the main enemy for the "Ambassador" team, as the crucial single match against Atlético Nacional for the preliminary phase of the Copa Sudamericana is scheduled for March 4th.
A significant loss for Bustos' scheme
Falcao's absence represents both an emotional and tactical blow for Millonarios, just when the forward was achieving a remarkable consistency with 12 goals in 34 matches. With such a tight recovery margin, the medical team is working against the clock to prevent the key player from missing the opportunity to lead the team on the international stage. Meanwhile, the club will have to seek offensive alternatives to face the cup classic without their top figure.
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