Merentiel injured, out against Universidad Católica | OneFootball

The Uruguayan will not make it to the cup match, where Xeneize will be playing for its entire semester. When will he return to the pitch?

What until Friday had been an unknown brought the worst possible news for the Boca world this Saturday: Miguel Merentiel got injured and will not be able to feature in the match on Thursday, May 28, when Claudio Úbeda’s side will have to face Universidad Católica in Matchday 6 of Copa Libertadores Group D.

The Uruguayan forward left training with a physical issue and set off alarm bells. Although they had to wait for the medical tests, which were carried out this Saturday, the outlook had been encouraging based on what the player had told the coaching staff. But Merentiel’s assessment was off.

The tests showed he suffered a calf strain in the soleus, so he will not be able to play against the Chilean side in a hugely important match: Xeneize must win to qualify for the Copa Libertadores round of 16, because if they draw or lose they will have to play in the Copa Sudamericana round of 32.

As a result of this injury, Merentiel will not play again this semester and will use the break to recover in the best possible way, since he will only return to formal physical activity during preseason. But the competition has come to an end for him. Therefore, Boca fans will only be able to see him again after the World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Boca’s possible lineup vs. Universidad Católica

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