Arruabarrena’s plan to cover the latest two injury absences | OneFootball

Rodolfo Arruabarrena must rework his side after fresh injuries, with five days to settle his XI for Instituto in Córdoba.

After the 3-0 win over Unión at La Bombonera, he is weighing options and, according to LaNumer12.com.ar, has reaffirmed plans to lean on the academy to keep standards high.

Alan Velasco, 24, exited 15 minutes into the second half with a muscular problem, having felt a sharp twinge. A tear is feared and he will miss several matches.

Midfielder Tomás Belmonte has undergone surgery on a meniscus tear sustained in training. Rehab is progressing, but his absence removes a key presence in the middle and forces a rethink across league, Copa Sudamericana and Copa Argentina.

To replace Velasco’s individual threat, options include Sebastián Villa, Carlos Palacios and Ángel Romero. The priority is to preserve cutting edge while keeping the balance that has underpinned recent displays.

Staff attention also turns to the youth set-up, working with Mariano Herrón at Boca Predio to manage daily rotation. Joaquín Ruiz will rejoin first-team training, with Rodrigo Bacidalupe and Franco Pérez continuing to alternate with the second team.

The Xeneize visit Instituto at the Mario Alberto Kempes on Friday 9 October at 19:30 in the 12th round, live on TNT Sports. Arruabarrena must decide between trusted experience and immediate minutes for youngsters, with Belmonte’s gradual return estimated in about a month. Maintaining domestic momentum is seen as essential to sustain title ambitions.

Source: LaNumer12.com.ar

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