Video | Mexican press reports that Colombian goalkeeper Kevin Mier fractured his right tibia

According to journalists , Kevin Mier, the Colombian goalkeeper for Mexican club Cruz Azul, suffered a fractured tibia in his right leg.

Mier was stretchered off during the match that his team lost 2-3 to Pumas , after a strong tackle by player Adalberto Carrasquilla, who is in the eye of the storm.

The game was normal, Mier controlled the ball and from one side a rival approaches him with the intention of taking the ball away, however, he hits the goalkeeper hard, who immediately falls to the ground.

The incident was highly controversial. Fans believe Adalberto Carrasquilla should have been sent off , not just booked, for this tackle.

Mier was unable to recover enough to continue playing and was stretchered off . Later, several photos surfaced showing the severity of the impact, but this Sunday, it appears the worst was confirmed.

He is expected to undergo medical tests and examinations in the coming hours to determine the severity of the injury and thus, how long he will be out of action.

Efraín Juárez, the Pumas coach, whose team won 2-3, exploded after the comments and accusations against his player, Adalberto Carrasquilla, who was the one who hit Mier.

“The displays of pain and photographs clearly show how harsh this action was, which was even reviewed by VAR to determine with the referee whether it should have resulted in a red card or not. The referee considered that the player should be cautioned, but not sent off. Despite the review, he stood by his initial decision,” reported www.futbolred.com

“The controversy has escalated, and there is even talk of a process to prevent Carrasquilla from playing while Mier remains in recovery . According to initial reports, this measure would be requested by Cruz Azul,” the specialized website added.

Juárez came to the defense of his player and stated that there was no ill intent in injuring Kevin Mier.

“I didn’t see the play; I was talking to my coaching staff when it happened… My team has shown fight in all circumstances, but it was never malicious. It’s football, they should stop messing around,” he explained.