New injury blow for Boca: Belmonte sprained his ankle, out v Sarmiento | OneFootball

The bad news keeps coming for Boca, and Tomás Belmonte’s condition set off all the alarm bells after his ankle sprain was confirmed. The midfielder was unable to take part in the morning training session and was automatically ruled out for the upcoming match. This unexpected absence is another headache for the coaching staff as they try to put the team together.

The central midfielder had recently gotten some minutes and was part of the starting eleven Rodolfo Arruabarrena fielded against Athletico Paranaense. His performance had left positive impressions on El Vasco ahead of the demanding schedule looming for the blue-and-gold club.

However, luck was not on the midfielder’s side during the last few hours of training at the Ezeiza complex. An awkward movement led to a severe twist of the joint that kept him out of practice and forced him to urgently visit the medical office. The health professionals at the club from La Ribera confirmed the diagnosis and quickly began his recovery, but with the match so close, there is no chance he will be able to play.

Tomás Belmonte started in the last friendly.

This untimely injury means the player will be a mandatory absence for the Copa Argentina clash against Sarmiento. The coaching staff will have to reshuffle the puzzle in midfield, a key area that was already dealing with other absences such as Leandro Paredes, who is currently playing in the World Cup. In addition, it comes on top of the new injury suffered by Adam Bareiro while he was recovering from a double muscle tear.

Who will replace Tomás Belmonte at Boca

The defensive midfielder’s absence significantly alters Boca’s strategic planning for the Round of 32. Although his place in the starting eleven was not guaranteed, El Vasco had included him in the starting lineup in the last preseason friendly. Now, the coach will have to find a replacement.

While the player begins his recovery treatment, Arruabarrena will have only 3 days to determine who will take his place in the match to be played on Thursday, July 26, at Rosario’s Coloso Marcelo Bielsa stadium.

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