Boca count fitness doubts for trip to Racing | OneFootball

Boca have quickly switched focus to Sunday’s vital clásico at Racing, but injuries from a gruelling run are set to shape the XI. According to LaNumer12.com.ar, the staff are evaluating several players before naming a side for the Torneo Clausura.

A thumping win over Recoleta in Paraguay eased pressure and lifted morale, yet the physical toll is being felt at Ezeiza. Kick-off is at 21:30 at the Cilindro de Avellaneda, where Boca need a win to move towards the playoff places.

Rodolfo Arruabarrena’s chief concern is overload suffered by key men. Lautaro Di Lollo and Leonel Flores are the biggest doubts, having been left unused in Asunción as they reached their physical limit. Their condition will be monitored closely in the coming sessions.

There are firm absences too. Captain Leandro Paredes has left hamstring inflammation from the draw with Platense and has been ruled out for Sunday by the coach. Marco Pellegrino suffered a muscle injury against Platense and will miss several games.

Lozano will also miss the Avellaneda trip due to a posterior leg problem. With five players either ruled out or touch-and-go, the staff are piecing together an emergency plan. Even so, Arruabarrena intends to keep the core that started in Paraguay, trusting momentum to offset fatigue in a potentially pivotal clásico.

Source: LaNumer12.com.ar

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