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Ecuador’s Alan Franco and Alan Minda Withdraw from International Friendlies Due to Injuries
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Atlético Mineiro’s Ecuadorian players received calls to represent their national team during the international break, but only Preciado will participate in the upcoming friendlies against Costa Rica and Bolivia. Late Tuesday night, on October 10, Ecuador’s football federation confirmed injuries sustained by Alan Franco and Alan Minda, leading to their withdrawal from the squad.
The federation indicated that both players will undergo evaluations by Atlético’s medical team once they return to Brazil. Atlético Mineiro will resume their Brasileirão campaign next Saturday, October 14, with a match against Mirassol in the 35th round. However, Preciado is already certain to miss this match.
This upcoming game will mark Atlético’s final match in the Brasileirão before they take on Boca Juniors in the Copa Sudamericana final the following Saturday, October 21. Additionally, it is important to note that Alan Franco is suspended, making him unavailable for the final match.
