With Velasco injured: Carlos Palacios set for a return to the starting XI | OneFootball

Boca will not play the current round of the Torneo Clausura due to the passing of Miguel Ángel Russo, but the team has returned to training with their sights set on the upcoming match against Belgrano at La Bombonera. Xeneize already knew in advance that they would not be able to count on Alan Velasco due to injury, and his spot is expected to be filled by Carlos Palacios.

The former Independiente and Dallas FC player suffered a strain of the internal ligament in his right knee. This injury will keep him out of both the match against El Guapo—when it is played, as there is still no set date—and the clash against the Pirata from Córdoba. Given this situation, Claudio Úbeda will have to decide who will replace the attacking midfielder.

Velasco and an injury that sidelines him from the starting eleven.

Carlos Palacios, the leading candidate to replace Velasco

The Chilean has overcome a muscle injury that kept him out of practice with the rest of his teammates for a few days, and is now training alongside the group. If Úbeda finds him in good physical condition, he is the main candidate to start in midfield.

The Chilean is looking to secure the spot.

If Carlos Palacios is not at 100%, then Sifón will have to consider other options that have not had many minutes recently. Kevin Zenón and Agustín Martegani are the most logical choices, although he could also opt to bring in Exequiel Zeballos and return Brian Aguirre to his role as a winger.

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