Boca on alert: fitness concerns after the latest friendly | OneFootball

Boca completed its preparation for the upcoming season that is just days away from starting. It was with a victory over Olimpia in San Nicolás, which left very good impressions due to the team's level, but also a concern for two players who ended up injured.

Miguel Merentiel and Ezequiel Zeballos are the two players who ended up with discomfort in this friendly match that Boca turned around 2-1 against Olimpia. During the match, the Uruguayan felt pain in the calf area, where he had suffered a blow during the preseason. The Changuito received a blow.

The top scorer Xeneize has a muscle strain in the calf. That's why he requested a substitution 15 minutes into the first half, and Lucas Janson came in for him. A mild strain takes one to two weeks to recover, so it's likely he could make it to the match against Deportivo Riestra.

Merentiel has a strain.

Zeballos, on the other hand, suffered a shoulder contusion caused by a blow that damages soft tissues (muscles, blood vessels) without breaking the skin, causing pain, swelling, and bruising. Although bothersome, it usually resolves with rest, ice, and painkillers. His recovery also ranges from one to two weeks.

Zeballos suffered a shoulder injury.

Thus, the coming hours will be crucial to know if both players will be able to participate in the first official match of the year. Xeneize will host Riestra on Sunday the 25th from 18:30 hours at La Bombonera.

Boca with a day off

The squad was given a day off on Monday and will return to training this Tuesday to begin preparing for their debut in the 2026 Apertura Tournament. The team led by Claudio Úbeda will have its first official match at La Bombonera against Malevo after the two friendlies played in the preseason, with a 0-0 draw against Millonarios and a 2-1 victory over Olimpia.

Regarding the lineup, we will have to wait for the recovery of Miguel Merentiel and Exequiel Zeballos as they were key players in the starting team. If they cannot make it, Sifón will have to look for alternatives.

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