Boca alarm: Zeballos out vs Vélez with muscle tear | OneFootball

When it seemed that the drama with Boca's forwards was starting to come to an end, Exequiel Zeballos raised the alarms. The Changuito felt discomfort in the first part of Wednesday's practice and underwent medical tests. Bolavip was able to confirm that he suffered a hamstring tear.

The forward, who had been one of the best players on Claudio Ubeda's team, couldn't complete the first of the two training sessions scheduled for February 4th. The physical problem of number 7 is causing concern for the coaching staff, as the injury will make him miss several official matches.

This unforeseen issue comes just as Miguel Merentiel and Edinson Cavani were beginning to leave their respective injuries behind and were training with the group. Thus, Boca loses one of its most important players at the start of the championship.

The big headache for the coach is that Zeballos doesn't have a natural replacement. Brian Aguirre was loaned to Estudiantes de La Plata, and the other winger is Gonzalo Gelini, who started in the last match against Newell’s. In that area, Ubeda could only improvise with Zufiaurre, Ángel Romero, or Kevin Zenón. Otherwise, he will have to opt for a change in the formation.

Merentiel and Cavani prepare their return

In Tuesday's training, Edinson Cavani responded well to his lumbar pain and took part in the football practice. This is a great sign that, at least, he might be included in the squad to visit Vélez next Sunday at José Amalfitani.

Miguel Merentiel also trained alongside his teammates and will continue to be monitored. His presence in Liniers will depend on his physical and football evolution. It is worth remembering that the Beast tore his calf muscle in the friendly against Olimpia on January 18th.

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