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Efraín Juárez may have a problem with indiscipline in Colombia

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By Wilson Florez

Sep 18, 2024, 1:58 PM EDT

Efraín Juárez has been in charge of Atlético Nacional for a few dayshis first experience in South American football. But this process would not have started on the right foot. Juárez will have to deal with alleged indiscipline in the locker room.

A video is circulating on social media in which several Atlético Nacional players are said to be the protagonists. Reports say the players allegedly organized a party hours after playing a match for the Colombian Cup.

The information details that the players involved would be: Joan Castro, Harlen ‘Chipi Chipi’ Castillo, Dairon Asprilla, Kilian Toscano and Juan Pablo ‘Tatay’ Torres. The meeting reportedly lasted until the early hours of September 17.

#FOOTBALL: SCANDAL IN COLOMBIAN FOOTBALL

Atlético Nacional players were seen partying hard after a Copa Colombia match.
Those involved: Chipi Chipi- Joan Castro – Campuzano – Toscano – Dairon Asprilla

Should sanctions be coming? pic.twitter.com/jY8nAq1Rnx

— Colombia News (@CNotiWeb) September 17, 2024

“Regarding the video that is already public knowledge, We want to say that we wash our dirty laundry at home and our only focus is on Thursday’s game.. As always, we look forward to your support and dissemination of relevant and important information,” responded the club’s communications department, according to Bola VIP Colombia.

Criticism of the Efraín Juárez trial

Through social networks they rejected this alleged attitude of the Atlético Nacional players. Some fans argue that These players are not affected by the sporting situation of the clubconditions that would not allow them to celebrate in the middle of the season.

In this sense, the eyes and signs are focused on Efraín Juárez and his possible soft hand in the locker roomThe Mexican strategist did not start his process in Colombian football on the right foot.

So far, Juárez has only been able to coach one game. In Efraín Juárez’s first match as coach, Atlético Nacional tied 1-1 with Alianza in the round of 16 of the Colombian Cup.

Amid the controversy generated by the video, Atlético Nacional will have to face Alianza again in the return match. This commitment will be developed this Thursday September 19 at the Atanasio Girardot Stadium.

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