Ex-Unión youngster on Boca loan at Tigre suffers injury in friendly | OneFootball

Simón Rivero, a Tigre player whose transfer belongs to Boca, suffered a severe knee injury in the 2-1 victory in the friendly match against Talleres.

According to reports, the midfielder left the field with severe pain and was also fitted with a splint. This Tuesday, the Victoria club provided details of his injury and the rehabilitation time.

"In the friendly match against Talleres, Simón Rivero suffered a lateral ligament sprain with an anterior cruciate ligament injury in his left knee. The recovery time will be between 8 and 10 months, and surgery will be scheduled in the coming days," stated the institution. And they concluded: "Stay strong, Simón, the matador family is with you."

Diego Dabove, the team's coach, explained that Boca's doctors also examined him and regretted the serious injury. "It hit us hard because he finished at a great level and was at a great level. These are injuries that, although they can now be managed well, take a lot of time away from the field. It's the downside of the preseason," he expressed.

Simón Rivero played on loan at Unión in 2024, didn't find a place at Xeneize upon his return, and then moved to Tigre in July 2025. At Matador, he played 11 matches in the last semester. Now, a serious injury will keep him off the field for much of this 2026...

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