The coach of the Argentine national team, Lionel Scalonireferred today to the situation of the midfielder Alejandro “Papu” Gomezwho was suspended for two years for having failed an anti-doping test, and stressed that “We must give him all the support” because “He is screwed by what is happening to him”.
“I spoke with him, I have a great relationship because I was a teammate in Atalanta and his coach in the National Team. He is screwed by what is happening to him”expressed Scaloni when consulted by the former player of Arsenal of Sarandi and San Lorenzo.
And I add: “Let’s hope he can resolve it, I think he’s going to appeal and try to have the sanction reduced. We have to give him all the support, he’s a boy who has given us a lot and for that we are grateful.”
The statement that Alejandro Gómez published after testing positive in the anti-doping control:
“As a result of the recent news published about me in relation to a possible regulatory violation in anti-doping matters, I hereby inform the media and public opinion of the following:
1) First of all, I confirm that yesterday I was notified of the resolution of the Anti-Doping Sanctioning Committee of the Spanish Commission for the Fight against Doping in Sports, by which the suspension of my federative license for a period of two years is agreed. .
2) I have always not only strictly complied with all regulations but I have positioned myself as a strong defender of clean sport and sportsmanship, categorically condemning and rejecting all forms of doping.
3) I have never had nor will I intend to resort to a prohibited practice.
4) The alleged violation has its origin in the presence of Terbutaline in my body due to having mistakenly and accidentally, involuntarily and unintentionally received a spoonful of my little son’s syrup, to relieve his cough. However, it is worth specifying that the therapeutic use of Terbutaline is allowed for professional athletes and that in no case does it improve sporting performance in football.
5) Without going into substantive issues, I have put this matter in the hands of my lawyers considering that the processing of the disciplinary file would not have been carried out in accordance with the regulations.
6) Finally, I want to thank all the expressions of affection and support received in these difficult moments on a professional level.
Sincerely, Papu.”
Source: Ambito
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