Blondel and rumours he’s not playing for Boca because of his relationship | OneFootball

Low-profile, quiet, and always trying to stay away from controversies, Lucas Blondel spoke for the first time in a long time since he was sidelined at Boca and broke the silence about the complex situation he is going through.

The defender, who is seeking a way out in this transfer market as he is not considered by Claudio Úbeda, denied that his relationship with Morena Beltrán has influenced his sports career. He mentioned that he discussed the matter privately and emphasized that his lack of playing time is solely due to a technical decision.

“There were four coaches before, and I played with all of them; if that were the case, they would have separated me from the group. In that sense, I am at peace with my teammates. I think they don't see me that way. There are a lot of things that are unfair and that I don't like being said, but I try not to give them more importance than they have,” explained the right-back on ‘El Fútbol Podcast’ regarding the rumors that he leaked internal information to his partner, who also recently spoke out.

Blondel was a starter during Fernando Gago's tenure and also during the brief interim of Mariano Herrón. Even before that, he had shown a good level with Diego Martínez until a knee sprain and the subsequent rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament kept him off the field for several months and marked a turning point in his continuity with the Xeneize.

However, since the arrival of Miguel Ángel Russo, he hasn't played any minutes, a situation that didn't change with Claudio Úbeda, who even in several matches didn't include him among the squad. Faced with this scenario, the player himself decided to move down to the Reserve team to maintain his form. Meanwhile, rumors began to circulate about an alleged non-football-related reason behind his lack of consideration, and tired of hearing things that “aren't true,” Blondel decided to give his version publicly.

“Many know her and know that's not the case. A story was built around not being liked by a coach or them thinking there are players better than me. Since she is well-known, it's the easiest explanation, but when one of the guys plays poorly, they don't say ‘his girlfriend is affecting him.’ These are the rules of the game, and we chose this,” stated the Xeneize footballer sincerely, who is negotiating to continue his career at Argentinos Juniors.

To close the topic and make it clear that his current situation is due to football decisions and not personal issues, Blondel was even more emphatic and admitted that “I have played well and I have played poorly.” “From the first moment we started dating, I knew that if I played brilliantly, it was because of her, and if I played poorly, it was also because of her. I try not to give it an importance it doesn't have,” explained the right-back, putting into context how he experiences everything that is said from the outside about his sentimental relationship.

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