The four players Boca could get back after the international break | OneFootball

Claudio Úbeda could once again have four injured players available after the international break, a key factor considering how packed the schedule will be.

After the 2-0 win over Instituto, Boca will go through the FIFA international break with a clear goal: getting players back for the start of the Copa Libertadores. In that regard, Claudio Úbeda could have Exequiel Zeballos, Milton Giménez, Tomás Belmonte and Ángel Romero back for an April in which his team will play seven matches.

Zeballos had suffered a grade II-III tear in his left hamstring ahead of the match against Vélez on matchday four of the Torneo Apertura. Between recovery, rehab, and getting back up to match fitness, he missed nine games. He began stepping things up over the last week, and the coaching staff expects him to rejoin full training with his teammates on Wednesday, when the squad returns to practice.

Meanwhile, and with no definite news regarding the renewal of his contract, which expires in December this year, rumors linking him with Napoli have grown. It is worth noting that if he does not reach an agreement with the board led by Juan Román Riquelme to extend his deal before June 30, he could negotiate as a free agent with any club.

Giménez, for his part, has recovered from osteitis pubis, which had troubled him throughout preseason and kept him from playing a single minute so far in 2026. After seeing no progress with a less invasive treatment, he agreed with the club to undergo surgery. He had the operation on February 18 and trained alongside his teammates over the last week, although Úbeda decided to rest him for the match against Instituto. Like Chango, he is expected to return to the squad list for the game against Talleres.

Belmonte, a midfield backup option for the coach, suffered a grade II tear in his left adductor ahead of the match against San Lorenzo. The former Lanús youth product benefits from the schedule, as this nearly two-week break would allow him to fully recover with Talleres in mind.

Ángel Romero’s discomfort in his right adductor was more serious than initially thought. The injury ruled him out of the draw against Gimnasia de Mendoza, but there was speculation that he could return against San Lorenzo. Not only did he miss the derby, but he was also absent for the matches against Unión and Instituto. With 12 days to go before the trip to Córdoba, he is expected to return to the squad.

Getting these four players back would be crucial for Úbeda heading into an April packed with competition. Boca’s schedule is as follows:

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