Worry for Boca: Paredes asks to come off, leaves with ice on his ankle | OneFootball

Amid the heated atmosphere left by the 0-0 draw between Boca and Platense at La Bombonera, one of the main concerns centered around Leandro Paredes. The Xeneize captain requested a substitution around the 40th minute of the second half, raising alarms for what’s to come.

The central midfielder, a key piece of the team, dropped to the field, looked at the bench, and signaled to be replaced. Milton Delgado immediately came on in his place. As he left, Paredes was clear with his teammates: “I can’t step,” pointing to the area around his ankle.

After the match, the midfielder explained that he’s been dealing with discomfort for several games: “I’ve been carrying a niggle, it’s part of football. Every time I’m on the field, I’ll try to give my best”, he said in the mixed zone, as he left with ice on his ankle.

The concern at Boca is growing because the team has a key match next Friday against Racing, again at La Bombonera. Paredes’ progress during the week will be crucial to determine if he’ll be fit for the clásico.

On the football side, the draw once again left doubts for Xeneize, who have yet to consolidate their play in the Torneo Apertura. Paredes himself acknowledged the team’s inconsistent form: “We have to change and improve a lot of things, and be self-critical for what’s ahead”, he stated, making it clear that Boca needs to react quickly to avoid losing ground in the championship race.

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