Boca could switch home ground over La Bombonera pitch state | OneFootball

In the coming hours, Boca will closely assess the condition of its stadium pitch to decide where it will play its next home match. The complications caused by the reseeding during the World Cup break have forced the club’s leadership to urgently consider alternatives so as not to affect the team.

During the break for the biggest international tournament, the club from La Ribera took the opportunity to carry out intensive reseeding work at the legendary Alberto J. Armando. However, adverse weather conditions prevented the surface from reaching the optimal level of consolidation required for top-level competition. This situation, which was evident in the last international match, set off alarm bells within the blue-and-gold institution.

The greatest level of deterioration was concentrated in the section next to the premium boxes, where the surface gave way noticeably under friction. During the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana round of 32 against O’Higgins, that strip showed a different green tone and worrying instability. The players’ studs tore up large chunks of grass, leaving the field extremely uneven and soft.

The pitch was in very poor condition. Photo: Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images.

Given this situation, the club’s leadership decided to thoroughly inspect the field together with the agronomists before confirming the venue. The main objective is to preserve the condition of the grass in the medium term and avoid possible injuries to the squad tactically led by Rodolfo Arruabarrena. A field in these conditions directly works against the fluid style of play Boca is aiming to impose this semester.

Where will Boca play its match against Estudiantes?

The final decision will be made against the clock, as the schedule is pressing for the La Ribera side and the tournament organizers need certainty. The match against the La Plata team is scheduled for next Wednesday, August 5, at 7:00 p.m., as part of another round of the domestic league.

La Bombonera in doubt.

Moving the event to another stadium is no simple task, since it involves complex logistical planning to relocate thousands of season-ticket holders and members. Even so, the club’s leadership will prioritize the physical well-being of players such as Leandro Paredes and the rest of the squad so as not to compromise the team’s sporting outlook for the semester. These will be crucial hours.

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