Boca could move home match against Estudiantes | OneFootball

Boca could move their home match against Estudiantes as the club races to assess the state of the Alberto J. Armando pitch in the coming hours. Reseeding during the World Cup break has left problems that may force a change of venue.

According to LaNumer12.com.ar, directors are urgently weighing alternatives to avoid harming the team.

Intensive reseeding during the pause for the showpiece event did not consolidate as planned due to adverse weather. The issues were evident in the club’s last international outing.

The worst damage lies alongside the preferred boxes, where the surface gave way under friction. In the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana round of 32 against O’Higgins, that strip showed a different green shade and troubling instability. Players’ studs lifted large chunks, leaving it uneven and soft.

The board will inspect the surface with agronomists before confirming the venue. The priority is to protect the turf in the medium term and reduce injury risk for Rodolfo Arruabarrena’s squad. A pitch like this undermines the fluid game Boca aim to play this semester.

Time is tight, with the league calendar demanding clarity. The match with Estudiantes is scheduled for Wednesday 5 August at 19:00 in the domestic competition.

Switching venues would be complex, involving the relocation of thousands of season-ticket holders and members. Even so, the board will prioritise the wellbeing of figures such as Leandro Paredes and the rest of the group to safeguard the campaign. The next hours will be decisive.

Source: LaNumer12.com.ar