Boca hit by injuries to Leandro Paredes, Leandro Lozano and Marco Pellegrino | OneFootball

Boca will be without Leandro Paredes, Leandro Lozano and Marco Pellegrino for a pivotal tie in Asunción after injuries ruled the trio out.

According to LaNumer12.com.ar, medical tests confirmed muscle problems of differing severity, forcing a rethink of plans in a decisive week at Ezeiza.

The most significant absence in build-up play is the central midfielder. Boca lose their captain and on-field leader, and the coach must find a replacement.

Facing this situation, staff are closely evaluating the travel party. While the three are completely ruled out of stepping on the pitch in Paraguay, it remains undecided whether they travel to support the group or stay in Buenos Aires to continue rehabilitation.

Looking domestically to the clásico with Racing, the outlook varies. The centre-back is the only categorical absentee for the weekend, while daily progress will determine whether the midfielder and the Uruguayan full-back can at least make the squad.

For the return against the Paraguayan side, the need for changes opens the door for names who had been waiting from the bench. Options pushing to start include Gorosito out wide, Costa in defence and Villa remaining in attack.

The squad will travel to Paraguay on Monday after midday, focused on clinching a Copa Sudamericana quarter-final berth. The match is scheduled for Tuesday at 19:00 at Defensores del Chaco, where Boca will look to impose their authority despite the confirmed absences.

Source: LaNumer12.com.ar

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