Boca could be without Paredes for the match against Racing | OneFootball

The world champion has been dealing with an ankle issue since the end of 2025, and for the first time this year, he had to request a substitution. He is in a lot of pain and might miss the match against the Academy.

In Boca, there is concern over the poor performance of the team in the draw against Platense and also due to the sight of Leandro Paredes leaving the field with ice on his right ankle. The captain admitted that he had been playing with pain that worsened last night and prevented him from finishing the match; therefore, his presence against Racing next Friday is in doubt.

Without specifying the origin of the ailment, after the draw against Calamar, the world champion admitted: «I've been dealing with discomfort, it's part of this, it's part of football. Every time I get to play, I will try to do my best. Sometimes better, sometimes worse, but always trying to give my all.»

The truth is that Paredes has been dealing with this sprain in his right ankle since the end of last year, and the injury is causing him more and more pain. Until now, it allowed him to play, but last night's images were telling. «I can't step on it», he told his teammates when he gave his place to Milton Delgado, 40 minutes into the second half.

It will be time to evaluate the physical condition of the most important player in the current Boca team. Without the imbalance of Exequiel Zeballos, all the play falls on the shoulders of their captain. Therefore, between the player and Claudio Úbeda's coaching staff, they must decide whether to let him rest against a tough opponent like Racing on Friday or if they keep him in the lineup, even at the risk of the injury worsening and him having to miss several matches.

Starter, leader, figure, and captain, Paredes has no replacement. No one can fulfill his role in the team, but if he is not available on Friday against Racing, his place on the field could go to Delgado. The young player is a natural '5' who, despite having lost his spot in a debatable manner, has always performed when called upon. A midfield with him, Santiago Ascacíbar, and Williams Alarcón or Tomás Belmonte

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