Edson Castillo will endure a career highlight loss within the next week after becoming a victim of injury against SuperSport United.
Castillo has been left needing hospital visits with a fractured fibula, which will lead to him being out for four to five months.
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His absence will equate to about 15 matches at Chiefs, where his initial two-year deal is up at the end of June but has an optional year.
While the matter of the contract will be given due attention in the New Year, Castillo will have his hand on his cheek watching from distance when Venezuela host Brazil next week Friday.
He has played in two of Venezuela's last three matches against Brazil.
A fixture against the five-time World champions is a treat for any country, especially at home, and it is no different for Venezuela, who are one of 10 countries sharing a border with Brazil.
La Vinotinto have five players in their squad from Brazilian clubs and will fancy their chances playing in front of a sold-out Estadio Monumental de Maturin.
Coming up against Seleção is an occasion that any footballer around the world – especially South Americans – live for and one that Castillo would have wished to be part of regardless of how many minutes he gets.
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Unfortunately, the 30-year-old will remain in Johannesburg in a time zone six hours ahead of Maturin.
According to the report from Chiefs, Castillo will play no part until late February or possibly March.