Universidad Católica confirms Gary Medel injury

Universidad Católica has officially announced that Gary Medel will miss the upcoming match against Audax Italiano due to a fractured left thumb. The injury occurred during training on Monday.

The club's medical report clarifies that the player's absence is strictly due to this physical injury, dismissing media reports that suggested his exclusion was the result of internal conflicts or disagreements with head coach Daniel Garnero.

In addition to Medel, the medical report lists several other players sidelined: Francisco Valdés with a wrist sprain, Jeffrey Sekgota with a quadriceps tear, and Bernardo Cerezo following meniscus surgery. The news comes at a critical time for the club as they prepare for a match against Audax Italiano and the upcoming Clásico Universitario against Universidad de Chile.