Praised by the manager: Boca youngster set for first-team action | OneFootball

Boca did not show its best version in Florencio Varela and doubts are beginning to arise regarding the remainder of the season. Xeneize must, almost obligatorily, qualify for the next edition of the Copa Libertadores and the upcoming matches will be crucial. In this context, Claudio Úbeda revealed that one of the standout players from the Reserve team could get some playing time with the first team.

The high level of the youth divisions is demonstrated by every player who debuts in the First Team and showcases their talent, which has been enhanced thanks to the resources at Boca Predio. In this sense, the most outstanding players from the Xeneize Reserve have many eyes on them, and many are already being called for minutes with the first team. In the case of Santiago Dalmasso, more playing time is needed for him to establish himself in the squad led by Russo.

Santiago Dalmasso stands out in the reserve team. Photo: Gerónimo Marino

After the defeat against Defensa y Justicia, Claudio Úbeda was asked about the promotion of youth players for upcoming call-ups, and Dalmasso’s name stands out among those with the most opportunities. According to Russo’s assistant coach, the young midfielder is making a strong case to be considered for the first team.

“We are thinking about it (promoting youth players for upcoming call-ups), we talk about it all the time and we are in close contact with Mariano Herrón, with the reserve boys, with Santi Dalmasso, Camilo Rey,” Úbeda began to explain.

Claudio Úbeda spoke at a press conference.

Regarding the midfielder’s qualities, he assured: “I think Santi Dalmasso is a player with a lot of potential, who is playing well in the reserve, scoring goals, and will surely get his opportunities in the short term.” Nevertheless, he emphasized that Xeneize has “a large squad, with many players,” where competition is intense and constant.

The great present of Santiago Dalmasso in the Reserve

The 21-year-old midfielder stands out as one of the stars of the squad led by Mariano Herrón. So far in the 2025 season, Dalmasso has scored seven goals and became the second number 8 to reach this mark in the last 23 years, according to the X account, Reserva Boca Juniors. The last to achieve this was Nicolás Capaldo, currently playing for Salzburg, during the 2018 season.

Santiago Dalmasso has scored 7 goals this year. Photo: Gerónimo Marino

It is worth noting that Dalmasso has only accumulated 11 minutes in the First Division in 2025. He made his debut under Diego Martinez in the Copa Sudamericana against Independiente del Valle in July 2024 (5 minutes) and added 6 more minutes against Godoy Cruz with Fernando Gago in November of the same year. His current coach, during his last interim period, used him in the first team this season against Tigre in May.

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