Milton Delgado could win the battle and start against Barracas | OneFootball

Claudio Úbeda is looking for a replacement for Rodrigo Battaglia due to his injury, and Milton Delgado might win the race against Ander Herrera and Williams Alarcón. This Friday, Boca's head coach will test the team during the football practice at La Bombonera.

The injury of the former Atlético Mineiro player complicated "Sifón's" plans. His absence will be significant for the team, as he managed to consolidate alongside Leandro Paredes, forming a reliable double pivot that seemed indisputable.

Faced with the tear in the soleus of his left leg suffered by Rodrigo Battaglia, Claudio Úbeda is faced with the difficult task of filling this sensitive gap for the Xeneize lineup. The options included Ander Herrera, Williams Alarcón, Milton Delgado and further down the list; Tomás Belmonte.

Delgado could win the race against Herrera and Alarcón. Photo: Javier Martino/Prensa CABJ.

However, the coach of the Ribera team might opt for Milton Delgado, the player most requested by fans to be Leandro Paredes' partner. Especially after the great World Cup performance by 'the Chelito' with the Argentina U-20 team, where he stood out and received the Bronze Ball award for his performance.

Claudio Úbeda reshapes the team. Photo: Javier Martino/Prensa CABJ.

Milton Delgado might win the race against Ander Herrera, despite the Spaniard initially having the possibility of being the starter. He would also be placed above the Chilean, another option on the coach's table. This Friday, the head coach will test the team during the football practice scheduled for the afternoon at La Bombonera.

Milton Delgado with the chance to reappear in Boca due to his performance in Argentina

The midfielder would return to the starting eleven after his performance with the Albiceleste team in the U-20 World Cup held in Chile, where they achieved the runner-up position. Delgado hasn't played for Boca since August 24 against Banfield, when he entered for only 2 minutes.

Delgado hasn't started since July 27. Photo: Rodrigo Valle/Getty Images.

In this 2025 Clausura Tournament, the player who emerged from the Xeneize youth ranks has played only four matches and completed the full 90 minutes just once. He played 1 minute against Argentinos in the first match and, besides the 90' he completed against Huracán, he added another 15' against Racing. He was even left out of the substitutes' bench, the last time this happened was on August 31 against Aldosivi in Mar del Plata.

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