Velasco back in Boca training, could return against San Lorenzo | OneFootball

The attacking midfielder has put his left knee injury behind him; this morning he took part in a training session with the substitutes, and Úbeda plans to have him available for the derby. Zeballos, on the other hand, still needs more time for rehabilitation.

Following the great performance in the South, which gave a crucial emotional and football boost to a Boca side that had been struggling, another piece of good news has now arrived for Claudio Úbeda looking ahead to the immediate future: Alan Velasco played football in Friday’s practice and, if everything goes as expected, he will be called up again for the match against San Lorenzo.

With no answers in playmaking and a clear lack of connection between midfield and attack in recent times—especially since Carlos Palacios’ injury—beyond the promising breakthrough of Tomás Aranda against Lanús, the imminent return of the former Independiente player emerges as an option the coaching staff values more than ever.

When is his return expected? Almost a month and a half after the sprain in his left knee suffered against Deportivo Riestra in the first matchday, Velasco was able to take part in a training session with the substitutes without any issues and took an important step in his recovery. Boca is aiming for him to be available against San Lorenzo, that is, next Wednesday.

Nonetheless, since it’s a sensitive area like the knee—and considering the player has already suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament—his progress will be evaluated day by day to monitor how he responds to the workload, especially after playing football for the first time in several weeks. For now, all eyes are on the derby.

And what about Exequiel Zeballos? The “Changuito,” the team’s standout player until his muscle tear reported on February 4, is still recovering from his hamstring injury. In recent days, he has started working with the ball, although he is not yet ready to be cleared. He has been gradually pushed harder and still hasn’t responded 100%, so he will need a couple more weeks before returning to the pitch.

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