Knee sprain, Estupiñán leaves Ecuador camp

Milan left-back Estupiñán suffered a right knee sprain during Ecuador's match against Japan; further tests will determine severity upon his return to Milan.

Pervis Estupiñán left Ecuador's national team camp in Tokyo after sustaining a right knee sprain during the match against Japan. Imaging revealed a knee distortion with internal discomfort. The Milan defender will undergo further instrumental tests upon returning to Italy to assess the full extent of the injury. Ecuador coach Marcelo Gallardo downplayed the severity, stating there is nothing to worry about. Estupiñán had played 180 minutes across matches against South Korea and Japan during the international break.