Alan Velasco injury confirmed: what is it and how long is he out | OneFootball

What began as a concern during the debut against Riestra ended with the worst possible diagnosis for Alan Velasco. The talented Xeneize attacker suffered a severe sprain, and Claudio Úbeda’s coaching staff will have to rebuild the team without one of its stars.

Boca Juniors secured a much-needed victory at the start of the 2026 Torneo Apertura, but the cost turned out to be far too high. After tests carried out in recent hours, the news nobody wanted to hear was confirmed: Alan Velasco suffered a Grade 2 strain of the medial collateral ligament in his left knee.

Although it was initially expected to be just a hard knock that would sideline him from this Sunday’s match against Estudiantes de La Plata, the tests revealed a much more complex scenario. The former Independiente player will need approximately two months to recover, which is a huge blow to Xeneize’s ambitions for the first half of the year.

Velasco will be out for two months.

With this diagnosis, Velasco will miss a crucial run of matches. He is expected to be absent for around 10 games, including the clásicos against Racing and San Lorenzo and most of the regular phase of the local tournament. He will also miss the Copa Argentina match. For Claudio Úbeda, the puzzle is just beginning, as Velasco had secured his place in the starting lineup.

Who will replace Alan Velasco at Boca

Sifón Úbeda will have to decide who to choose in the absence of the player who started in the debut against Riestra. The coach has several options to replace the former Dallas FC player, including Aguirre, who may leave in this transfer window.

Úbeda must decide Velasco’s replacement.

Brian Aguirre: He is the natural replacement based on his characteristics, although his situation is complicated due to ongoing negotiations for Santiago Ascacibar.

Kevin Zenón: The midfielder, who already knows what it’s like to handle the pressure of leading the team, appears to be the most experienced option to supply the footballing quality needed.

Iker Zufiaurre: The young player, who has made good appearances recently, is the “Sifón’s” bet if he’s looking for freshness and individual flair.

This Wednesday, Boca travels to La Plata with the bittersweet taste of three points earned in their debut, but with the certainty that they will have to face the upcoming matches without a player who had earned his place in the team.

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