Boca could be without Paredes for the match against Racing | OneFootball

The world champion has been dealing with discomfort in one of his ankles since the end of 2025, and for the first time this year, he had to ask to be substituted. He is in a lot of pain and could miss the match against the Academia.

There is concern at Boca not only because of the poor performance of the team in the draw against Platense, but also due to the sight of Leandro Paredes leaving the field with ice on his right ankle. The captain admitted that he had been playing with pain, which worsened last night and prevented him from finishing the match; therefore, his presence against Racing next Friday is in doubt.

Without specifying the origin of the injury, after the draw against Calamar, the world champion admitted: “I’ve been dealing with discomfort, it’s part of this, it’s part of football. Every time I get to play, I’ll try to do my best. Sometimes better, sometimes worse, but always trying to give my all.”

The truth is that Paredes has been carrying this sprain in his right ankle since the end of last year, and the injury is causing him more and more pain. Until now, he has always been able to play, but last night’s images were telling. “I can’t step,” he told his teammates when he gave up his spot to Milton Delgado, 40 minutes into the second half.

It’s time to evaluate the physical condition of the most important player in Boca right now. Without the imbalance provided by Exequiel Zeballos, all the play falls on the shoulders of their captain. That’s why, between the player and Claudio Úbeda’s coaching staff, they’ll have to decide whether to let him rest for a tough match like Racing on Friday, or keep him in the starting eleven, even at the risk of aggravating the injury and losing him for several matches.

Starter, leader, star, and captain, Paredes has no replacement. No one else can fulfill his role in the team, but if he’s not available on Friday against Racing, his spot on the field could go to Delgado. The youngster is a natural ‘5’ who, despite having lost his place in a questionable manner, has always delivered when called upon. A midfield with him, Santiago Ascacíbar, and Williams Alarcón or Tomás Belmonte

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