Matías Pinto suffers muscle tear during Copa Chile match

Matías Pinto, a forward for Deportes Santa Cruz, has suffered a muscle tear during a Copa Chile match against O’Higgins. The injury occurred following the team's elimination from the tournament in the round of 16.

Pinto stated that he will undergo medical examinations on Tuesday to determine the severity of the tear. He expressed hope that the injury is superficial, which could result in a recovery period of approximately three to four weeks. The player noted that he had been feeling at one hundred percent prior to the incident and described the injury as fortuitous.

Following the elimination from Copa Chile, Deportes Santa Cruz is refocusing its efforts on the local championship to avoid relegation. Pinto emphasized that the team's priority is maintaining its position in the league, noting their upcoming challenge against San Marcos de Arica.