Arruabarrena reveals how Paredes is after asking to come off against Vélez | OneFootball

According to LaNumer12.com.ar, Rodolfo Arruabarrena said Leandro Paredes is not facing a serious issue after asking to be substituted late on against Vélez.

Boca battled through to the Copa Argentina 2026 quarter-finals, drawing 0-0 in 90 minutes then winning 4-3 at Córdoba’s Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes, with Álvaro Montero outstanding.

Boca finished without their captain, who signalled pain and was replaced by Carlos Palacios in the closing stages. Shortly before full time, Elías Godoy missed a penalty for Vélez.

Arruabarrena framed it as a warning rather than an injury, praising Paredes’ intelligence in making the call to come off after covering ground up and down the pitch.

Boca will remain in Córdoba until Friday, then travel to Mendoza instead of returning to Buenos Aires.

They visit Gimnasia on Saturday five September at 16.30 in the eighth round of the Torneo Clausura 2026. A win would boost their play-off push and overall standing.

Boca sit five points behind leaders Argentinos Juniors and Independiente Rivadavia, and one behind Vélez, who are third.

Source: LaNumer12.com.ar

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