The selector of PanamaThomas Christiansen confirmed that Adalberto “Coco” Carrasquilla will remain in the call towards the World Cup 2026despite the uncertainty about the severity of the injury he suffered last weekend with his club in the Liga MX.
The coach explained that he does not see it viable to exclude the midfielder at this time, since there is still no definitive diagnosis that resolves the exact extent of the discomfort.
Panama announces its call for the 2026 World Cup with emotional video
The call of “Coco” was announced this Tuesday, when the Panama national team presented its list of those summoned for the World Cup 2026 through a special video published on its official channels, in which the FEPAFUT opted for an emotional production to reveal the 26 players who will represent the country in the World Cup.
The audiovisual cloth, broadcast on the social network
Christiansen explains why Carrasquilla is in the call
Thomas Christiansen was clear in justifying the decision to keep Adalberto Carrasquilla within the list of 26 players who will represent the Canal team in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
“As it is an uncertain situation, I I can’t risk leaving Carrasquilla out“said the coach.
The Panamanian midfielder traveled to Panama to continue with the corresponding medical studies, while the Panamanian Football Federation expect more accurate results about your physical condition.
According to the coaching staff, the report sent by their club does not completely coincide with the internal evaluation of the team’s doctors, which has generated greater caution in the handling of the case.
Carrasquilla’s injury set off alarms in Panama
The concern for Adalberto Carrasquilla came up during the closing of the return of the Liga MX between Pumas and Cruz Azul, when the player disputed a split ball with Amaury García.
After the action, the midfielder was left lying on the field of play and had to be substituted in the 59th minute, leaving with tears and obvious gestures of pain, which generated immediate alarm in both his club and the national team.
The incident raised doubts about his availability for the start of the World Cup 2026although its inclusion in the call keeps open the possibility of recovery.
The decision to keep Adalberto Carrasquilla The final list reflects the importance of the midfielder within the team’s scheme. Thomas Christiansenwho trusts that the player can recover in time for the debut of Panama in the 2026 World Cup.
Meanwhile, the medical staff will continue to monitor his evolution in the coming days, in a case that keeps both the Canal fans and the team environment in suspense.
Panama’s complete call for the 2026 World Cup
Goalkeepers:
Orlando Mosquera (Al-Fayha FC), César Samudio (CD Marathón), Luis Mejía (National Membership)
Defenses:
José Córdoba (Norwich Metropolis), César Blackman (Slovan Bratislava), Jorge Gutiérrez (Deportivo La Guaira), Amir Murillo (Beşiktaş), Fidel Escobar (Deportivo Saprissa), Andrés Andrade (LASK), Edgardo Fariña (FC Pari Nizhniy Novgorod), Eric Davis (Plaza Amador), Jiovany Ramos (Puerto Cabello), Roderick Miller (Turan-Tovuz)
Midfielders:
Aníbal Godoy (San Diego FC), Adalberto Carrasquilla (Pumas), Carlos Harvey (Minnesota United), Cristian Martínez (Ironi Kiryat Shmona), José Luis Rodríguez (FC Juárez), César Yanis (Cobresal), Yoel Bárcenas (Mazatlán FC), Alberto Quintero (Plaza Amador), Azarias Londoño (CD Universidad Católica)
Fronts:
Ismael Díaz (León), Cecilio Waterman (Universidad de Concepción), José Fajardo (CD Universidad Católica), Tomás Rodríguez (Deportivo Saprissa)
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