Leandro Paredes' message after injury rules him out v Recoleta | OneFootball

Leandro Paredes suffered a muscle injury that will keep him out of Boca’s match against Recoleta this Tuesday in Paraguay. The team captain and leader wrote a message on social media after his absence for the crucial Copa Sudamericana clash was confirmed.

The medical report came as a bucket of cold water for the blue and gold world on the eve of the trip to Paraguay. The Xeneize captain felt discomfort during the match against Platense, which forced him to leave the field, and follow-up tests confirmed a hamstring muscle injury. With this situation, the experienced midfielder will not be part of the squad traveling to Asunción.

Far from giving up, the classy midfielder shared his feelings on Instagram with a post full of optimism. "Now it’s time to rest, recover, and come back stronger than ever," wrote the Boca star alongside a photo wearing the club’s gear. Reactions from the locker room and support from the fans quickly followed, with countless displays of affection for the captain.

The absence of the playmaker is a significant setback for Rodolfo Arruabarrena’s tactical plans ahead of the international clash. Boca will face a highly demanding match in which they must protect the narrow lead earned in the first leg at the Tomás Adolfo Ducó stadium.

Boca’s starting lineup against Platense in the 2026 Clausura. Photo: Gerónimo Marino/La Número 12.

The midfield reshuffle without Leandro Paredes

Given this scenario, the coaching staff led by Arruabarrena are closely monitoring the viable alternatives to fill the central midfield role. There is no margin for error at Defensores del Chaco stadium, where the blue and gold side will look to defend the advantage it secured last week at the Ducó.

Xeneize are coming off a draw against Platense in the local league. Photo: Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images.

The match scheduled for this Tuesday at 7 p.m. will decide one of the spots in the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals.

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