Leandro Paredes returns to Boca after playing the final with a fracture | OneFootball

After the painful defeat in the World final, alarm bells went off over Leandro Paredes, who will return to Boca with a serious physical issue. The captain and key leader is dealing with a cracked rib that drastically complicates the coaching staff’s plans for the upcoming international matches. Everyone at Boca is focused on his medical progress.

Beyond the disappointment of Argentina’s defeat to Spain, at the blue and gold club all eyes were on its biggest star. The talented midfielder, who came through the youth academy, came on to play the second half of the final. However, behind his tremendous effort on the field, there was a worrying medical condition.

As the hours passed, it emerged that the midfielder played the final matches of the tournament with a painful crack in one of his ribs. This issue reportedly caused him severe difficulty breathing normally, but he decided to push through the final stretch of the tournament in complete silence because of the magnitude of the objective.

Leandro Paredes was one of the standout performers at the 2026 World Cup. Photo: Hector Vivas/FIFA via Getty.

As Boca awaits his imminent arrival in the country, the outlook is completely uncertain regarding the exact timeline of his recovery. Initially, at the Xeneize, there was speculation about giving him a well-earned few days of rest or scheduling a quick return to training. Now, the unavoidable priority will be to evaluate the affected area so as not to worsen the injury and to protect the player physically.

Leandro Paredes’ injury complicates the plans

This unfortunate situation completely disrupts the planning drawn up by Rodolfo Arruabarrena and his staff. Boca’s manager had planned to speak face to face with the midfielder to determine his availability for the upcoming cup ties. In light of this medical setback, the makeup of the midfield has become a huge question mark.

It is worth remembering that Boca will host O'Higgins this Thursday at La Bombonera in the round of 32 of the continental competition. Afterwards, the tight schedule shows that the tie will be decided in Chile on July 30. In between, Boca will make its debut in the Clausura Tournament against Riestra.

The national team midfielder. Photo: Richard Pelham/Getty Images.

In this way, Boca’s medical department will subject the player to exhaustive tests as soon as he sets foot on Argentine soil to determine the true severity of the issue. Depending on the extent of the crack and his own pain tolerance, it will be decided whether it is wise to keep him out of competition or whether there is even the slightest chance that he can get some minutes.

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