Boca bring in new signing after Alan Velasco injury | OneFootball

Boca prepares to face Estudiantes as visitors after debuting with a victory at La Bombonera against Deportivo Riestra. The team led by Claudio Úbeda secured the first three points of the Torneo Apertura, although the winning eleven will have to undergo mandatory changes for the match against Pincha.

After the victory against Malevo at La Bombonera, the Xeneize returned to training to prepare for the next match against Estudiantes in La Plata. In this context, Alan Velasco underwent tests for the blow he received on his knee, and the worst scenario was confirmed: he was injured and will be out for several months.

For this reason, the coaching staff will have to find a replacement to play against Estudiantes and the subsequent matches. For now, in his place for training, Úbeda included Gonzalo Gelini. The Reserve winger signed his first professional contract a few days ago and could be called up for the match in La Plata.

Gonzalo Gelini, one of the most outstanding reserve players. Photo: Gerónimo Marino/La Número 12.

Gelini comes from a remarkable 2025 in reserve where he contributed several goals to the team technically led by Mariano Herrón, achieving two titles: the Torneo Clausura and the Trofeo de Campeones. The forward made his debut in that division less than a year ago and already has 30 matches, five goals (against Argentinos, Unión, a double against Banfield and Colón). Additionally, he accumulated seven assists.

During the past year, he also had significant participation with the Fourth Division: in that category, he played a total of 23 matches, scored 11 goals, and provided six assists. There he played under the guidance of Antonio "Chipi" Barijho.

Gonzalo Gelini could be called up for Boca vs Estudiantes

With Alan Velasco out, Sifón would give the 20-year-old winger the chance to be part of the squad against Pincha. Initially, he would be called up to be on the bench of substitutes at the Estadio UNO Jorge Luis Hirschi.

Gelini with chances to be against Estudiantes. Photo: Gerónimo Marino/La Número 12.

The player who signed his first professional contract until December 2030 will have the opportunity to be a variant in the team that will visit Estudiantes this Wednesday from 22:15 hours for the second date of the Torneo Apertura 2026.

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