Fit for Lanús? Boca reveal Costa and Delgado's issues | OneFootball

The day after the draw at the Cilindro de Avellaneda, Boca announced the results of the medical tests on Ayrton Costa and Milton Delgado, who were unable to finish the match against Racing due to different physical issues.

The match played in Avellaneda left significant consequences for the tactical setup of the Boquense side. During halftime, the defender had to leave the field after a rough first half in which he conceded a penalty and was booked. Follow-up tests confirmed a hamstring muscle injury, a condition made more complicated by the pubalgia that has been bothering him for several weeks.

As for the young prospect from the Xeneize academy, his situation created tense moments when he asked to be substituted ten minutes into the second half. Although his signs of pain raised fears of a lengthy absence due to a severe blow to the hamstring, medical tests brought relief by revealing that it was only a severe muscle tightness.

Delgado left the field assisted. Photo: Gerónimo Marino/La Número 12.

Given this situation, Vasco Arruabarrena will have to immediately reshuffle the starting lineup. The confirmed absence in central defense forces the coach to look for reliable alternatives for the spine of the team, at a crucial stage of the competition where there is no room to drop points at home.

Boca must decide on its replacements against Lanús

The team from La Ribera will return to the field this Friday, August 28 at 9:30 p.m., when it hosts Lanús at La Bombonera on matchday seven of the Torneo Clausura. The match, which will be officially broadcast by TNT Sports, will be key to starting to move into the playoff spots.

Looking ahead to the match against the Granate, Ayrton Costa will be an absence the head coach must cover after having started against the Academia. Facundo Herrera currently has the best chance of taking that spot, as happened last night.

Rodolfo Arruabarrena’s coaching staff. Photo: Gerónimo Marino/La Número 12.

As for the midfielder, although he does not have any injury, the coaching staff is evaluating whether he will play. In fact, he could also be left out of this match to preserve his physical condition, since he is one of the players with the most minutes played.

Keep reading:

Arruabarrena after the draw: the injured players and the search for another signing

Rodolfo Arruabarrena’s decision with the squad after the draw against Racing

Boca’s player ratings in the draw against Racing at the Cilindro

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