Boca injury update: Belmonte, Romero miss San Lorenzo clash | OneFootball

Amid the preparations to face the Cyclone, an official medical report shook the calm at Boca, which is adding to the number of players in the infirmary.

When it seemed they had managed to walk through calm waters, the start of the week brought a severe headache for Claudio Úbeda. Ahead of this Wednesday's match against San Lorenzo, Boca raised alarms by confirming two new injuries: Tomás Belmonte and Ángel Romero, absences that added to an infirmary that already has seven names.

Through social media, the Xeneize issued a statement about the two injuries suffered by their players. “Tomás Belmonte has a grade II muscle injury in his left adductor,” they reported about the midfielder, while the Paraguayan seems to have gotten off lighter. “Ángel Romero is recovering from his left adductor muscle injury,” it concluded.

In this way, Úbeda already knows that Belmonte's tear, who had been gaining minutes against Lanús, not only leaves him out of the classic against the Cyclone, but also several upcoming commitments. However, the situation is different with Romero.

According to the information from Bolavip, the former Corinthians player's issue is not a new injury, but a consequence of the discomfort he suffered days ago in the Copa Argentina. The coaching staff chose not to rush his return and decided to reduce his workload after the weekend's demanding sessions. Therefore, his return should not take too long.

Boca's Infirmary: Seven Key Absences

With the additions of Belmonte and Romero, Úbeda's list of injured players continues to grow. Currently, there are seven players not working with the group. Within this group, the only one close to returning is Exequiel Zeballos, who is in the final stage of his recovery from a tear. The rest will have to wait at least a few weeks to return to the field. This includes:

However, not everything is bleak in La Ribera. Alongside the confirmed injuries of Belmonte and Romero, the coaching staff received the news of Juan Barinaga's medical clearance, who is now available. Additionally, expectations are rising around Alan Velasco, who joined the group training days ago and is getting closer to making his much-anticipated return to the field.

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