"Many are getting ready to return! Here's the injury situation at Boca" | OneFootball

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The sting of being knocked out of the Copa Libertadores 2025 is gradually fading for Boca Juniors, who, now with a lighter schedule, is fully focused on the Opening Tournament, where they have already racked up 5 consecutive victories.

After the resounding victory against Central Córdoba last Friday, coach Fernando Gago gave the players two days off again.

The squad will return to training at Boca Predio this Monday, thinking about the clash with Defensa y Justicia, at La Bombonera next Sunday.

Numerous absences marked the start of the season for the Xeneize, but now several of those affected by injuries are beginning to recover and are getting ready to be available for the coach for what's to come.

Torn midfielders are preparing to return

All indications are that this week three midfielders who had been out recovering from their respective tears could rejoin the team's work.

Tomás Belmonte (tear in the right quadriceps), Ignacio Miramón (in the calf of the left leg) and Camilo Rey Domenech (in the right calf) will return to broaden Gago's range of options in the midfield, where, due to these injuries, Ander Hererra, Milton Delgado and Kevin Zenón have established themselves.

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Another who was absent in the last two matches was Rodrigo Battaglia, who can play in defense or as a midfielder. The studies did not reveal a serious injury for the former Atlético Mineiro player, but he does have certain muscular discomforts that will be monitored to see how they evolve. During the week, Battaglia will be tested to see how he responds.

Another affected is Alan Velasco, with a sprain in his ankle. The offensive player played infiltrated in the return against Alianza Lima, in which he missed the decisive penalty, and his evolution will also be analyzed this week.

"The motivation comes from the footballer, wanting to earn a place and be there," said Fernando Gago in the press conference after the last game, referring to the extensive squad that the Xeneize has, reinforced with the focus on Libertadores and Club World Cup. "Let them compete in each training session, the one who performs best will have opportunities to play. We train in the same way, only we have more days," said the coach.

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