On December 23, 2020, one day before Christmas, Santiago Escobar was diagnosed with prostate cancer. The news surprised the Colombian coach, who directs the Catholic University of Ecuador; And although the following days were very difficult to assimilate, his family, friends and football have strengthened him to move on and lead his life with a certain normality and a lot of motivation.
“During the pandemic I had not been able to go to Medellín, I had not seen myself with my wife, with my children, with my brothers, they have always understood my profession and accepted this. I really enjoyed the time I was in Medellín, unfortunately I received the news there. Those first days were very hard, but as those days went by I digested, accepted and gave it to God. Today I am with a good attitude, surrounded by my friends and my family, who have accompanied me in this process “, revealed the ‘Sachi’ in dialogue with him. ‘Vbar Snail’.
Escobar said that “on January 12, I started treatment, with medication and hormonal blocking. On February 25 I must return to Medellín and for two months I will have radiotherapy sessions. Then, I will be in a process of 3 years to have a good recovery ”.
‘Sachi’ thanked him for the support he has received at the Catholic University. “The reception was emotional and special. We have been working together with the players for some time now and there is empathy and a close relationship with them; in the human they have given me a lot and in the competitive as well. It was nice to come back, to be in my passion, which is soccer, I’ve been 22 years old and I haven’t rested; I’ve been fortunate to stay current. I want to direct for a long time, I have enthusiasm and it is good for me right now, ”said Escobar, brother of Andrés, the mythical defender who was assassinated in 1994.
“My wife and my brothers agreed that I should come to Ecuador. When you have people around you who strengthen me, who know what I am passionate about about my work, although I enjoy them a lot, I feel calm knowing that they agree and support me, accepting what I do. For many it was better that I stayed at home, it was better, but I think the opposite, “said ‘Sachi’ Escobar, who hopes to direct the first two games of his team in the Copa Libertadores.
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