Argentine star Ángel Di María confessed to playing the Rosario clásico between Rosario Central and Newell's with an adductor injury. According to what was learned by the Argentine News Agency, the 38-year-old forward stated that he had consulted with the club's doctor the day before the match and that he was 'not at 100%'. Despite his pain, and having to be replaced 15 minutes into the second half, Di María scored the first goal of the afternoon six minutes into the second half, in Central's 2-0 victory over 'Lepra'. Ángel Di María admitted he had taken a risk to be able to start in a new 'Rosario Classic', in which 'El Canalla' was victorious. In post-match statements, 'El Fideo' commented that he had felt discomfort in his adductor during Saturday, which led him to consult with the club's doctor, who told him the muscle was 'not broken', although the pain would prevent him from playing normally. And so it was.
