Boca face selection calls for Lanús as Costa ruled out, Delgado assessed | OneFootball

Boca must settle on replacements for Lanús after medical updates on Ayrton Costa and Milton Delgado the day after the draw at the Cilindro in Avellaneda. According to LaNumer12.com.ar, both failed to finish the match against Racing due to physical problems.

Costa left at half-time after a rough first period in which he conceded a penalty and was booked. Tests have confirmed a hamstring injury, and he has also been managing pubalgia for several weeks.

Delgado, an academy prospect, asked to come off 10 minutes into the second half, raising fears of a long absence after a heavy blow to the back of his leg. Medical exams brought relief, showing it was only a strong contracture.

Head coach Vasco Arruabarrena must now rework his starting side, with Costa a confirmed absentee at centre-back. Facundo Herrera is the leading candidate to step in, as he did last night.

Boca host Lanús at La Bombonera on Friday 28 August at 21:30, the seventh round of the Torneo Clausura, live on TNT Sports. The staff are considering whether to use Delgado, who could be rested to protect his condition given his heavy minutes. The fixture will be key in the push for play-off places.

Source: LaNumer12.com.ar

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