Ayrton Costa and Carlos Palacios trained alongside the squad | OneFootball

Carlos Palacios has left behind the tendinitis in his left knee and returned to training with the Boca Juniors squad, in a day of good news for Miguel Ángel Russo. The Chilean striker joined the practice at the Ezeiza facility with the rest of the group, a clear sign that his recovery is on the right track and he could be considered for the next match against Racing.

Along with Palacios, central defender Ayrton Costa also worked alongside the team. Russo celebrates the return of two important players, especially the former Independiente, who had been carrying a longer-than-expected muscle injury and had been out of the field since June 20, when Boca faced Bayern Munich in the Club World Cup.

Palacios.

Costa has already received medical clearance and would be ready to be called up for the match against the Avellaneda team, valid for the Torneo Clausura. Boca, which last week intensified practices in double shifts, achieved significant advances in the physical recoveries of several players.

With the reincorporation of Palacios and Costa, the team begins to recover key pieces thinking about what's to come. Russo will have more options to design the ideal eleven to face the Academy at La Bombonera.

Costa.

Boca will host Racing forced to win

The team from La Ribera needs to return to victory and leave behind the worst streak of its history without wins. It's been 11 games since Boca hasn't won, and a positive result at the Alberto J. Armando stadium will serve as oxygen in this tough sporting present that reaches the management and is in the eye of the storm.

Boca will host Racing next Saturday, August 9, starting at 4:30 pm at La Bombonera in the match corresponding to the fourth date of the Torneo Clausura 2025.

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