⚠️ Will he miss the Superclásico? Boca announces Milton Giménez's injury | OneFootball

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Boca is already starting to think about the Superclásico, which is in two weeks at the Monumental.

The Xeneize has already qualified for the round of 16 of the Apertura and is solidified in the first position of Zone A. Next weekend they host Estudiantes, but the duel against River stands out as the most important upcoming match.

This Monday, news broke that Milton Giménez could be seriously in doubt for the match against River on April 27th.

Problems with the ankle for Boca's forward

The forward left the Belgrano field visibly in pain and the studies conducted this morning confirmed that he suffered a severe sprain in his right ankle. Ruled out for hosting Estudiantes next Saturday, the uncertainty lies in his presence in the most important match of this first phase of the tournament.

Giménez had earned his place after the harsh fall against Alianza Lima, which left the Xeneize without the Copa Libertadores or any other continental tournament in 2025. With a force of goals (four in the first three matches) he became Edinson Cavani's attacking partner, but his effectiveness dropped and the injury comes at his worst time.

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Therefore, this situation will allow Fernando Gago to test Miguel Merentiel again, who had been pushing from the outside to return to the starting lineup. The Uruguayan will, almost certainly, start against Estudiantes and thus, has an advantage to stay in the team on the day of the superclásico.

The recovery times for Giménez are uncertain. After a few initial days of rest and rehabilitation, the ex-Banfield should be able to return to play in the short term, although for the match against River in less than two weeks he would just make it.

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