Leandro Paredes out of Recoleta tie after hamstring blow, aims to return stronger | OneFootball

Leandro Paredes has suffered a muscle injury and will miss Boca’s Copa Sudamericana trip to face Recoleta in Paraguay.

He felt discomfort during the match against Platense, was substituted, and subsequent tests confirmed a hamstring problem. He will not travel to Asunción.

The captain said in a post that it is now about resting, recovering and returning stronger, and the dressing room and supporters quickly showed their backing.

His absence is a significant setback for Rodolfo Arruabarrena’s planning for the tie. Boca carry a narrow first-leg advantage from the Tomás Adolfo Ducó, secured by Miguel Merentiel’s goal.

The second leg is at Defensores del Chaco, where the staff are weighing options to anchor midfield. A draw would be enough to reach the quarter-finals, with kick-off at 19:00 on Tuesday.

Source: LaNumer12.com.ar

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