“Thank God my tests are clear”: Palacios calms injury fears vs Boca | OneFootball

In the midst of his best football moment wearing the «Tatengue» jersey, Julián Palacios raised an alert regarding his physical condition. After the intense match against Boca, the 27-year-old midfielder broke his silence on Unión Play to provide details about the ailment affecting him and how he is working to not miss upcoming commitments.

The quadriceps discomfort: «I felt pain in my leg»

The player explained that the issue arose in the final stretch of the last match: “In one of the last plays before coming off (vs. Boca) I felt pain in my leg.” Despite the initial scare, the player reassured Leonardo Madelón's coaching staff after undergoing medical checks: «Thank God I had tests done and nothing came up.”

However, Palacios acknowledged that the area is not yet at one hundred percent: “Sometimes I feel the quadriceps a bit heavy, but we are treating it and aiming to be in the best possible shape for the team.” This muscular heaviness is the main focus of the medical team, which seeks to prevent an overload from leading to a muscle tear, especially considering the high intensity the team promotes.

The effort behind his performance

This physical complication comes at a peak moment for the midfielder, who attributes his performance to rigorous preparation: “I have been training double sessions for five years,” he confessed. This consistency is what allows him to stand out in the statistics today, after a semester where goals and assists were elusive.

Controversy and self-criticism

Beyond the physical aspect, Palacios did not hide his displeasure with the refereeing against the Xeneize and the subsequent release of the VAR audios: “I listened for five seconds and turned it off because it embarrassed me,” he stated. Despite the disappointment with the decision, the midfielder emphasized the need to «quickly turn the page» to focus on the goal of qualifying among the top eight and competing for the championship in the

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