Deportes Tolima Faces New Injuries Amid Ongoing Health Challenges
On March 18, Deportes Tolima confirmed two more injuries.
They face Copa Libertadores group stage matches and the Liga BetPlay 1 2026 round-robin.
The club medical report noted several players are under treatment. Fans worry as similar knee sprains have become frequent.
Extent of the problem
At least 70% of recent cases involve grade two knee sprains. Four players have suffered this injury this semester.
The run of new injuries deepens ongoing health challenges for the club. Supporters and staff express growing concern.
Current injury list
- Juan Pablo Nieto (midfielder): grade two knee sprain.
- Edwar López (winger): grade two knee sprain.
- Cristian Trujillo (midfielder): preventive muscular work ongoing.
- Shean Barbosa (left back): muscle injury in left thigh.
- Éver Valencia (winger): recovering from posterior left-thigh injury.
- Kelvin Flórez (attacking midfielder/winger): grade two knee sprain.
- Ánderson Angulo (central defender): sidelined for preventive management of foot-neck trauma.
One recovered case was noted. Midfielder Elan Ricardo returned after a similar issue.
Recent match and detection
The 11th round match at Estadio Pascual Guerrero ended 1-1 against América de Cali on March 15.
Kelvin Flórez’s knee sprain was detected at halftime of that game. Earlier in the season, he scored against Deportivo Táchira.
Impact on squad and preparations
The club currently lists seven players away from the first team. The coaching staff has turned to the youth academy for reinforcements.
Dimayor reduced registered squads to a maximum of 25 players. That rule tightens depth during injury spells.
Tolima prepares to host Fortaleza F.C. on March 19 at 6:20 p.m. The match will be at Estadio Manuel Murillo Toro.
The Copa Libertadores group draw will take place in Luque, Paraguay, as the team continues to manage these setbacks.
Filmogaz.com will follow developments and provide updates on player availability and medical reports.
