The fans of Gimnasia – and also of La Plata football in general – are still shocked by the accident of Federico Díaz Cano, the Lobo fan who fell from the Centenario stand (15 meters high) of the Juan Carmelo Zerillo Stadium shortly before the classic against Estudiantes de La Plata. The incident that occurred last Monday, December 8, caused great concern among fans, management and those close to Marito Díaz’s family. “He is delicate but stable, even though his body has exploded inside,” they told El Día.
Although he was initially taken to the San Martín Hospital, he was admitted conscious, although he had several injuries: exposed fractures in the upper limbs and a severe craniocerebral trauma, as well as other internal injuries as a result of the impact. In the first few hours, doctors had to operate on him, give him blood transfusions and put him on a ventilator given the extent of his injuries.
Almost two days after hospitalization and currently in the Diagnostic Institute, news of an improvement is increasing: sources consulted by El Día stated that Federico’s last 12 hours were “good”. After receiving two transfusions, Díaz Cano no longer experienced active blood loss, although he continued to wear a ventilator to avoid putting undue strain on his body. The fractures in his arms underwent surgery and tests ruled out lung or kidney involvement, a relief given the severity of the condition.
A widespread call for containment came from the family environment and among Gimnasia fans: a call for a prayer chain went viral and described Federico as “a good child, a good father and a good son”. Aside from the pain of what happened, many fans are also asking to review safety protocols and stadium conditions to avoid similar tragedies.
Today Federico is “stable, sedated, under constant observation.” Last night he learned that Gimnasia lost the classic and “got angry”, a reaction that encouraged the family despite the sporting result. The prognosis depends on his development in the coming days, which is crucial to assess his physical recovery, possible consequences and the start of any rehabilitation.
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