Atlético Nacional Rests Franco Armani Against Cúcuta Deportivo

Atlético Nacional will face Cúcuta Deportivo without goalkeeper Franco Armani after coach Lucas González decided to rest the Argentine for their Liga BetPlay match. According to 365Scores, the decision was based on workload management rather than an injury or suspension, leaving the experienced goalkeeper out of the traveling squad.

Armani did not travel with Atlético Nacional's delegation to Cúcuta and will therefore be unavailable as the team pursues a place at the top of the Colombian league standings. His absence requires González to select an alternative goalkeeper for the match.

The decision comes during a season in which Armani has played a significant role in Nacional's defensive performance. According to statistics published by 365Scores, he has made 11 appearances, conceded nine goals and recorded three clean sheets.

Armani has also registered 34 saves across those appearances, averaging 3.1 saves per match. These figures provide a statistical overview of his contribution to Atlético Nacional's campaign.

The goalkeeper's season statistics, as reported by 365Scores, are as follows:

Atlético Nacional entered the 15th round seeking a result that could help it reach the top of the Liga BetPlay standings. The match against Cúcuta Deportivo presented an important opportunity for González's side to strengthen its position in the competition.

According to 365Scores, Nacional's coaching staff opted to give Armani a break while the team continued its pursuit of the league's leading position. The report did not identify an injury or disciplinary issue as the reason for his absence.