Colombia head coach Nestor Lorenzo has moved to calm Celtic's concerns after striker Camilo Duran was withdrawn just before the hour mark during a friendly win over Chile, revealing the forward was suffering from cramps.
Duran, Celtic's top scorer this season with 13 goals, started for the South American nation in the 1-0 home victory in Cali. His early substitution prompted alarm among Celtic's management and supporters, but Lorenzo was quick to address any fears of a potential injury.
Manager explains substitution
Lorenzo said: "Camilo came off after suffering from cramping. Both his legs cramped, but he's fine. It's probably due to the effort he made throughout the game. But he is a player who's in great physical shape."
The Colombia boss described the match as intense, comparing it to a World Cup qualifier in terms of the battles and tackles on the pitch. He added: "It's a very good win for us. We are building a team here and guys like Camilo are part of the future. He has a lot of talent and he's not the only one in this team."
Return fixture expected
Duran is expected to feature in the return game in Santiago on Tuesday. The forward's fitness will be closely monitored by Celtic as the club's season continues.
