The game between Deportivo Mixco and Cobán Imperial left a shocking and worrying image. Allen Yanes, national defender of the chicharronero team, suffered a serious injury in the final minutes of the meeting, When his team was already falling 3-1. The fracture of tibia and fibula forced him to leave the field immediately and be transferred to a health center, where he entered surgery directly.
The unfortunate incident occurred in the play of the third goal of Cobán Imperial, when Yanes tried to close the attack of the blue princes. In his defensive effort, the defender collided with his own goalkeeper, Kevin Moscoso, causing an unfortunate movement in his leg that resulted in the painful injury. The images were shocking, and both Mixco and Cobán players showed concern about the state of the side.
The medical services acted rapidly and transferred Yanes to a hospital, where the studies confirmed the fracture of tibia and fibula. Immediately, surgery was scheduled, and hours later, the club confirmed that the procedure was successful. However, the recovery will be long, and although there is still no estimated time back, the player is expected to be out of the courts for several months.
The coaching staff and his companions have shown their support to the defender, highlighting their effort and commitment to the team. “It is a hard blow for us, Allen is a key player and a great person within the group. We can only support him in his recovery,” said one of his teammates after the game.
For its part, the Mixco Sports Club issued a statement in which it lamented the footballer’s injury and sent him a message of encouragement: “Allen is a warrior, we know that he will return stronger. The whole team is with him in this process.” In addition, it was confirmed that the player has already started his rehabilitation with the intention of returning as soon as possible.
This type of injury usually requires a long time of recovery, which can vary between six and eight months depending on the evolution of the player. The priority will be that Yanes will recover completely before competing again at the highest level.
Meanwhile, Mixco must rethink its defensive scheme, since the absence of the side will be a sensitive leave for the remainder of the tournament. The team is in the fight for classification, and the loss of a regular holder represents an important challenge for the national technician.
The defender faces the challenge of his recovery, with the support of his team, his family and the fans, who has already sent numerous messages of encouragement.