Why Sebastián Villa missed Boca training | OneFootball

Sebastián Villa raised concerns in Boca’s morning training session after coming down with a fever that prevented him from training alongside his teammates. With the match against Unión de Santa Fe at La Bombonera in sight, the Colombian forward’s availability is now in doubt.

The training day at the Ezeiza facility brought unexpected developments for the club’s preparations. Upon arriving at the complex, the Colombian attacker reported fever symptoms, so the medical staff ordered immediate rest to avoid further strain and prevent any complications.

Because of this situation, coach Rodolfo Arruabarrena was unable to count on the winger during the scheduled football practice against a youth team selection. The absence of the wide forward forced the coaching staff to try different tactical alternatives to reshape the lineup just hours before a new challenge in the domestic competition.

Arruabarrena puts the team together to host Unión. Photo: Javier Martino/Prensa CABJ.

Looking ahead to next Friday’s clash at 9:30 p.m. at La Bombonera against Unión, the forward’s recovery will be closely monitored. If the player manages to overcome the fever in the next 24 hours and return to training, he will keep his chances of wearing the Xeneize shirt this weekend.

Sebastián Villa or Leonel Flores, Arruabarrena’s doubt

Sebastián Villa’s inclusion in the starting eleven looks possible considering the number of consecutive minutes Leonel Flores has been playing, even though he is currently the first choice in that position. In addition to Boca’s matches, the youngster was also called up to the Argentina national team and will rejoin training on Thursday after taking part in the friendly against Bolivia.

Leonel Flores and Sebastián Villa. Photos: Getty.

So, if Villa manages to shake off the fever, he has a very good chance of returning to Arruabarrena’s starting lineup, something he has done in 7 of the 17 matches he has played since returning to Boca. The last time he started a match was on September 11 against Central Córdoba, also at La Bombonera.

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