Late blow for Boca, Paredes, Lozano and Pellegrino out vs Recoleta | OneFootball

Boca is dealing with the absences of Leandro Paredes, Leandro Lozano, and Marco Pellegrino, who picked up injuries and have been ruled out of the crucial clash in Asunción. After undergoing the relevant medical tests, muscle injuries of varying severity were confirmed, forcing a reshuffle of the plans ahead of the decider.

The coaching staff suffered a major setback in recent hours after confirming the physical condition of three key pieces in the tactical setup. The tests revealed issues of varying severity that have raised alarm bells at the Ezeiza training ground, right on the eve of a decisive week for the club from La Ribera.

The most significant absence in terms of playmaking is that of the defensive midfielder, whose presence is indispensable for Vasco’s team. He loses his captain and biggest leader on the pitch. Now, he will have to find a replacement to try to make up for his absence.

Leandro Paredes, the most significant absence for Boca. Photo: Gerónimo Marino/La Número 12.

Given this situation, the coaching staff are carefully analyzing the next steps regarding the traveling squad. Although all three players are completely ruled out from stepping onto the pitch in Paraguay, it has not yet been decided whether they will accompany the group to provide moral support or remain in Buenos Aires undergoing rehabilitation work.

Boca with one eye on Asunción and the other on Avellaneda

Looking ahead domestically and to the clásico against Racing, the outlook presents different nuances for the squad. The only player definitively ruled out for the weekend match is the center back, while daily progress will determine whether the midfielder and the Uruguayan full-back can at least make the matchday squad.

For the return leg against the Paraguayan side, the need for alternatives opens the door to names who had been waiting for their chance on the bench. The options gaining momentum to break into the starting eleven are Gorosito out wide, Costa at the back, and Villa staying in attack.

Boca’s squad travels to Asunción. Photo: Javier Martino/CABJ Press.

The Xeneize squad will travel to Paraguay this Monday after midday, focused on sealing qualification for the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals. The much-anticipated match will be played on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at Defensores del Chaco Stadium, where the Boquense side will look to impose its quality despite the significant confirmed absences.

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