River Plate confirmed the injury of Robert Rojas and assured that he will undergo surgery

The severity of the damage was disclosed. Robert Rojas suffered an injury to his right leg and had to leave the field of play at the National Stadium in Lima, shortly after the River Plate vs. Alianza Lima for the group stage.

The millionaire group announced that Rojas presents, through a medical part, in all its social networks: “Robert Rojas suffered a fractured tibia and fibula. He will return to Buenos Aires with the delegation and will undergo surgery in the coming days”.

It should be noted that Marcelo Gallardo, in a press conference at the end of the game, had indicated that Rojas possibly had a tibia injury. Minutes later, outside the stadium, what he suspected was confirmed.

“He fractured his tibia and fibula. He is a great boy, a very noble person and he is going to recover well. He will undergo surgery when he arrives in Buenos Aires. There is sadness about the injury, but we know that he will recover ”Gallardo indicated in TyC Sports.

What happened?

Striker Aldair Rodríguez, who had entered at 72 minutes, was sent off at 88 ‘, for an infraction against Paraguayan Robert Rojas.

The scoreboard was unfavorable for the “Blue and Whites” at the National Stadium and that forced those led by Carlos Bustos to exert high pressure. The mission had to be executed immediately, since the clock was approaching 87 ‘and the ‘Millionaires’ did not give up space in defense, despite being advanced.

Aldair Rodríguez fulfilled the function, but committed a foul against Robert Rojas, River Plate’s right back. The defender was treated and removed from the field on a stretcher, while Colombian referee Wilmar Roldán decided to expel Alianza Lima’s offensive player.