Worry for Boca: Paredes asks to come off, leaves with ice on his ankle | OneFootball

Amid the heated atmosphere left by the 0-0 draw between Boca and Platense at La Bombonera, one of the main concerns was Leandro Paredes. The captain of Xeneize requested a substitution around the 40th minute of the second half, raising alarms for what's to come.

The central midfielder, a key player for the team, dropped to the ground, looked at the bench, and signaled to be replaced. Milton Delgado immediately came on in his place. As he left, Paredes was clear with his teammates: “I can't step,” pointing to his ankle area.

After the match, the midfielder explained that he has been dealing with a discomfort for several games: “I've been carrying a discomfort, it's part of football. Every time I get to play, I'll try to give my best,” he commented in the mixed zone, while leaving with ice on his ankle.

The concern at Boca is growing because the team will have a key match next Friday against Racing, again at La Bombonera. Paredes' progress during the week will be crucial to determine if he is fit for the classic.

In terms of football, the draw once again left doubts for Xeneize, who are struggling to consolidate their play in the Torneo Apertura. Paredes himself acknowledged the team's irregular moment: “We have to change and improve many things, do self-criticism for what's coming,” he stated, making it clear that Boca needs to react quickly to avoid losing ground in the championship race.

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