Douglas López is one of the most important players missing from the Cartaginés Match against CF Puntarenas. It was initially believed that Lopez was injured, as were several of his teammates, but his condition turned out to be a little more cautious.
Earlier this week, Lopez had a health issue that led to a series of tests by the team’s medical department, which ultimately confirmed that the player had contracted dengue fever, which will keep him out for at least a week and a half.
“Douglas felt bad on Monday and Tuesday, he had tests and it was discovered that he had dengue. Due to this health condition, he will be out for about 10 days,” explained Cataquines coach Grevin Mora.
Mora also took the opportunity to send a message to citizens: “I call on the people to eliminate dengue breeding grounds and try to avoid these conditions which have a great impact on the country. “I say this not only because Douglas is an athlete, but because anyone can be affected by this mosquito, which can lead to serious health complications. “
Lopez started the previous day against Saprissa but did not play against Club de Calcio Puntarenas (1-0), which allowed Cataquines to win the 2024 Capetura Championship after eight matches.
The Misty Squad is going through a difficult period due to heavy casualties. In addition to Douglas Lopez, six players are out of the game. Goal scorer Marco Urena has a torn left leg and his return date is not yet clear. Marcelo Perreira was sent off against Saprissa and will miss two more games.
Likewise, Bernard Alfaro has a torn right calf, Jose Luis Queiroz has yet to make his debut in the match due to a grade 3 sprain in his right knee, while Victor Murillo is recovering from a grade 2 sprain in the same joint. Jeikel Venegas will miss the entire game after fracturing his left ankle.