Battaglia unable to finish Boca training, doubtful for Barracas clash | OneFootball

This morning's Boca practice left a significant concern for Claudio Úbeda after Rodrigo Battaglia was unable to complete the activity normally due to discomfort in his soleus. The midfielder, a starter in all the matches of the semester, might undergo clinical tests to determine the extent of the injury, and his presence against Barracas is seriously in doubt.

The former Huracán player quickly became the ideal partner for Leandro Paredes in the midfield, contributing with his balance, good positioning, and surprisingly, his goal-scoring ability (with four goals, he is the top scorer for the Xeneize this semester). A commanding voice and a man of great experience, he was a constant presence throughout Miguel Ángel Russo's tenure.

If Battaglia ultimately does not play, it will be the first match he misses since the thrashing of Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero on March 7, during the 9th round of the Torneo Clausura. After that absence, he came off the bench twice and then started in the following 24 matches (he was substituted only in the last three).

For Úbeda, this could be the ideal opportunity to give Milton Delgado a chance, who recently excelled in the U-20 World Cup with the Argentine National Team. The young player played all 90 minutes in the seven matches of the youth tournament that ended last Sunday, and the plan was to give him some days for readjustment, although this situation might speed up the timeline. He hasn't been a starter for Boca since the defeat against Huracán on July 27.

If it is confirmed that a muscle injury sidelines Battaglia from the match against Barracas, besides Delgado, Williams Alarcón and Ander Herrera appear as possibilities, in that order of priority for now. If you add the possibility of dismantling the double 9 (awaiting Edinson Cavani's recovery), then more than one midfielder might have a chance to play against El Guapo.

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