Will he make the Superclásico? Rodrigo Battaglia’s injury confirmed | OneFootball

If Boca needed some peace after the crushing defeat against Belgrano at La Bombonera, the week is not going well at all and brings no solutions for the team led by Claudio Úbeda. Struggling in the standings and with the Superclásico just around the corner, Rodrigo Battaglia's injury has been confirmed.

The midfielder suffered a grade II tear in the soleus of his left leg, which will require between three and four weeks of recovery. Thus, his presence in the match against River on November 9 at La Bombonera is practically ruled out.

Battaglia was a fixture in the midfield.

Battaglia will also miss all of Boca’s remaining matches in Group A: Barracas, Estudiantes, the clásico against the Millonario, and the match against Tigre. If Boca reaches the playoffs, it’s estimated he could miss the first match if his recovery takes a month.

Who will replace Rodrigo Battaglia?

Now, Úbeda will have to start figuring out who will be the candidate to live up to the best partner Leandro Paredes has had since his return. There are several names, but it’s hard to know who the coach will see as the ideal replacement.

Úbeda will have to look for Battaglia’s replacement.

Milton Delgado recently finished as runner-up in the U-20 World Cup with the Argentina National Team, and was also chosen as the third best player of the tournament. With experience and current form, he would be the best option. Similarly, due to his experience and now being recovered, Ander Herrera is also in the running.

Further behind the Spaniard, Tomás Belmonte, Williams Alarcón, and Ignacio Miramón are waiting for their chance, although the latter seems the least likely. Finally, although he is not really in contention, Camilo Rey Domenech could be considered, as he has been one of the best performers in the Reserve team.

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