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Diverse stat line in loss Puerta recorded two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Tuesday's 0-0 (4-3) penalty shootout loss versus Switzerland.

Impact Puerta attempted a dangerous shot to the far post in the first half and was otherwise active as a box-to-box midfielder in the round of 16 defeat. Overall, Puerta made a positive impression as one of his country's immovable players during the competition. Particularly, his averages of 2.8 shots and 52.6 accurate passes ranked second and third, respectively, among Colombia players. He also notched one assist over five appearances.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances Puerta recorded two shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Friday's 1-0 victory over Ghana.

Impact Puerta would stay involved most of Friday's match, earning 59 completed passes while adding two shots and two chances created. This does mark a fourth straight start for the midfielder, only leaving the field for 10 minutes in their opener. However, he has not earned a goal contribution since their opener, coming in the form of an assist.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Completes parts of training Puerta (finger) is back on the training grounds and completed parts of training Wednesday.

Impact Puerta is back on the grass for the first time since undergoing surgery on his finger on Aug 5. He is still a few weeks away from returning, but is making great progress in his recovery. The Colombian returned from loan with FC Nurnberg and could remain with the team for the 2022/23 campaign.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Has surgery to repair fracture Puerta underwent surgery following a metacarpal fracture Sunday and will be out for a while, the club announced Monday.

Impact While Leverkusen didn't specify how long the Colombian midfielder will be out, the recovery process for this type of fracture hovers around six to eight weeks in a best-case scenario. The 20-year-old suffered the injury at the end of July during training camp, and he might not make his season debut until late September at the earliest.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returning from loan Puerta will begin preseason later this summer back with Bayer Leverkusen following a six-month loan with FC Nuremberg, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Puerta made zero appearances in the 2. Bundesliga since joining Nuremberg on-loan in January. The 19-year-old midfielder is returning to Leverkusen for now but it's still possible he moves elsewhere on another loan by the start of the next campaign.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE