Marchesín has surgery and Boca lose him for the rest of the season | OneFootball

Boca received expected news, though no less painful for that: Agustín Marchesín underwent surgery this Monday for a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, an injury that will keep him off the field for approximately eight months and effectively rules him out for the rest of the season.

The goalkeeper, who joined the squad at the Monumental on Sunday for the Superclásico, went into surgery after a few days of preparation and follow-up tests following the injury he suffered against Barcelona of Ecuador in the Copa Libertadores. That night, after a play inside the box, his knee moved unnaturally and immediately set off all the alarms. Hours later, the tests confirmed the worst diagnosis.

Beyond the emotional blow, Marchesín had shown signs of strength in his first public statements after the injury, with a clear message of resilience and commitment in the midst of one of the most difficult moments of his career. Now, after the surgery, a long rehabilitation process begins, one that will require patience and steady work.

His absence represents a major problem for Boca, not only from a footballing standpoint but also on a symbolic level. The goalkeeper had managed to establish himself as the starter and a leader within the team, even after recently overcoming a muscle tear that had troubled him at the start of the year.

In this context, and even though the injury opens up a spot for a new signing, the club’s management has already made a decision: it will not look for a goalkeeper to strengthen the squad ahead of the Copa Libertadores. Confidence is placed in the names already in the group, with Leandro Brey as the main alternative between the posts.

In any case, the situation could change in the medium term. Boca does plan to go into the market midway through the year to assess options and strengthen the position, understanding that Marchesín’s absence will last several months and that it will need a strong alternative to face the second half of the year.

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