Ascacíbar ruled out for Estudiantes v Boca clash | OneFootball

The arrival of Santiago Ascacíbar at Boca was the big bombshell of the Argentine football transfer market. Captain, leader, and idol of Estudiantes, the “Ruso” left after the first matchday, leaving a marked sense of discontent in La Plata over his departure. Fate would have it that both teams face each other tonight, but the player will not be present at UNO.

Officially presented this Tuesday alongside Ángel Romero and in the presence of Juan Román Riquelme, the 28-year-old midfielder has already trained with the rest of the squad. Despite arriving fit and with recent playing time, it was known he would not play this Wednesday. It was possible he would be present at the stadium, but the club decided he should not attend.

The suggestive post by Juan Sebastián Verón is just one example of the anger felt by many Pincha fans. So, to prevent the player from having a bad experience and being exposed to the fans’ anger, the “Ruso” will not be with the rest of the delegation at the Jorge Luis Hirschi.

Even Ascacíbar’s now former teammates were upset by the pressure he put on to leave. The talks among the team leaders to prevent him from joining another local club had no effect, and as a result, something broke in his relationship with the club that saw him grow up.

Úbeda and his coaching staff’s idea is for him to have several more training sessions before making his debut in a Boca shirt. This could happen this Sunday, at the Bombonera, when Xeneize hosts Newell’s for the third round of the Torneo Apertura. If all goes well, that day could see the debut of the dream midfield: Santiago Ascacíbar, Leandro Paredes, and Ánder Herrera.

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