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