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

Boca received news it had been expecting, but that was no less painful for it: 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 all but rules him out for the rest of the season.

The goalkeeper, who was with the squad on Sunday at the Monumental 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 bent 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, he begins a long rehabilitation process that will require patience and steady work.

His absence represents a major problem for Boca, not only from a footballing standpoint but also symbolically. 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 despite the fact that the injury opens up a spot for a new signing, the club’s board has already made a decision: it will not look for a goalkeeper to reinforce the squad ahead of the Copa Libertadores. Confidence is being placed in the names already in the group, with Leandro Brey as the main alternative between the posts.

Even so, the situation could change in the medium term. Boca does plan to enter the market in midyear to assess options and strengthen the position, understanding that Marchesín’s absence will last several months and that it will need a strong alternative for the second half of the year.

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