Chile fan Jhovan Kesternich travelled an incredible 7,414 miles from Santiago to Blackburn to watch Ben Brereton Diaz… only to find out that the striker was INJURED and the match was eventually POSTPONED when he arrived at Ewood Park
- Chile fan Jhovan Kesternich made the long trip to Blackburn from Santiago
- He arrived at Ewood Park only to find out Ben Brereton Diaz was ruled out injured
- Blackburn were due to take on Millwall on Saturday but the game was postponed
- Storm Eunice continued to batter the North West with heavy snow and blizzards
Chile fan Jhovan Kesternich travelled from his homeland to watch Blackburn Rovers against Millwall on Saturday, only find out Brereton was injured and the game was eventually called off.
Kesternich along with four others made the 7,414 mile trip from Chile’s capital Santiago to Lancashire, only to arrive at Ewood Park and find out the match was postponed due to blizzards caused by Storm Eunice.
Despite not being able to watch the Rovers forward in action, Brereton sent a message on the clubs official Twitter account to the avid fan.
Jhovan Kesternich travelled to watch Ben Brereton Diaz in action to find out he was injured
Blackburn’s game against Millwall at home was postponed due to Blizzards from Storm Eunice
Brereton was taken off in the 0-0 draw against West Bromwich Albion with a twisted ankle
‘Hi Jhovan, I heard you have flown over for the game this Saturday, but unfortunately I can’t play, but hopefully I will see you at the game, and I will be back fit soon, all the best pal’, said Brereton.
Having been called up to the Chile squad in June last year, Brereton has since become a fan favourite, netting three times in nine appearances for the South American nation.
He was eligible for La Roja after being discovered by a researcher who noticed him on Football Manager.
The 22-year-old striker has since been selected on the bench for two World Cup qualifiers, before playing a starring role in the Copa America.
His rise to stardom has seen Brereton become a national hero in Chile, as well as becoming the face of drinks brand Pepsi in the country.
Blackburn striker Brereton has netted 20 times in 30 games so far this season before his injury
Brereton scored in Chile’s 2-1 defeat to Argentina in a World Cup qualifier back in January
The Stoke-on-Trent-born forward is continuing to fire on all fronts for his club and country
But it is not just his international form that has caught the eye of Chile fans, but his goal scoring record in the Championship.
Brereton has netted 20 times in 30 appearances for Blackburn this season and is continuing to impress.
Leeds, Southampton and West Ham have previously been keen on his services as have other teams such as LaLiga side Sevilla.
If he continues to find the net on a regular basis and star for both club and country, then he could soon be plying his trade in the Premier League or in the Spanish top flight.
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