Leandro Brey isn't injured and Boca expect him for Huracán | OneFootball

The goalkeeper was stretchered off and caused concern, but medical tests on Tuesday ruled out any muscle problem. He remains doubtful for Saturday, but internally they are optimistic.

After the heavy blow against Barcelona SC that forced him to leave on a stretcher and caused major concern at Boca, it was finally confirmed that Leandro Brey did not suffer any injury. Several hours after the scare, with the Boca squad already back in Buenos Aires, the goalkeeper’s pain subsided and medical tests confirmed that there is nothing serious. In this way, although he is still doubtful, there is optimism that he will be able to play against Huracán.

After the hard knock that forced him to leave the field in the 22nd minute of the first half in Guayaquil, the Xeneize medical staff decided that the 23-year-old goalkeeper should go to the clinic this Tuesday to rule out a more serious issue in the groin area. And that was the case.

The diagnosis confirmed what they had estimated internally at Boca and brought peace of mind to Claudio Úbeda and company: it was only a heavy blow that caused a significant muscle tightness in a delicate area and prevented him from continuing to play at the time.

After the defeat to Barcelona SC and the consequences in the standings that hit Xeneize hard, some good news finally arrived. Úbeda’s team has the round of 16 against Huracán this Saturday and the last two Copa Libertadores group-stage matches against Cruzeiro and Universidad Católica ahead, where they will decide their qualification, and being without the young goalkeeper would have been a very sensitive loss after already losing Agustín Marchesín.

At Boca, they are optimistic that Brey will recover in time to start in goal this weekend against El Globo, but everything will depend on how he progresses over the next few days. If he is not fit, as in the defeat in Ecuador, Javier García will replace him.

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