Boca can’t believe it: Carlos Palacios troubled again by injury | OneFootball

The outlook is darkening for Boca on the eve of the match against O'Higgins in the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana round of 32. Carlos Palacios aggravated his muscle issue during the latest training session and set off all the alarm bells, putting his participation in the upcoming rematch in Chile in serious doubt.

The forward from Renca had been one of the few bright spots at the start of the training week. After overcoming a strain in his right pectineus muscle, he completed Monday's small-sided football session alongside the players who logged few minutes against Deportivo Riestra. However, Tuesday's workload took its toll on him and he had to leave training early.

The pain appeared in exactly the same area that had previously been affected, a setback that has caused huge concern at the La Ribera club. The option Rodolfo Arruabarrena was considering has therefore suffered a highly untimely blow less than twenty-four hours before the flight to Chile.

Carlos Palacios is doubtful for the trip to Chile. Photo: Javier Martino/Prensa CABJ.

The next few hours will be critical in determining whether the player joins the squad or is ultimately ruled out of the match to be played in Rancagua. The player will be evaluated by the medical staff and, if possible, will be tested. Most likely, the Vasco will keep him out of the squad, since one of his policies is not to take physical risks.

Bad news and good news for Boca

Although Carlos Palacios' issue is bad news for the team, it is true that the Chilean is not considered a starter by Rodolfo Arruabarrena. The one who is for the Vasco is Leandro Lozano, one of the three signings brought in during this transfer window.

Leandro Lozano, recovered. Photo: Javier Martino/Prensa CABJ.

The right-back has recovered from the strain he suffered in his left semimembranosus muscle and would be in condition to join the squad traveling this Wednesday after midday to the Chilean city for Thursday's match, which will decide the team's fate in the continental competition.

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