Gago's Last Card? Amid Doubts, Boca Faces Central | OneFootball

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The painful elimination in the preliminary phase of the **2025 Copa Libertadores** was a harsh blow for **Boca Juniors**, who this Friday will try to start moving past it with the match against **Rosario Central** at La Bombonera.

But the final consequences of the elimination at the hands of **Alianza Lima** are yet to be seen: coach **Fernando Gago** is left in a precarious position, and tonight could be his last match in this cycle leading the Xeneize. **Does the match against Central determine Gago's continuity?** 📸 JUAN MABROMATA - AFP or licensors

The information that emerged these days indicates that **Fernando Gago** was surprised to hear that the Xeneize board, led by **Juan Román Riquelme**, might end his tenure. Gago believes he has the strength to continue as Boca's coach.

The coach took over in the final stretch of 2024, and all expectations were set on this season, with the team reinforced after the transfer market. The truth is that the Xeneize 'Gagoneta' could now come to an end without even really starting.

Boca will not be in the top continental tournament, but will fight for the Professional League, the Copa Argentina, and the **2025 Club World Cup**, and for that, 'Pintita' trusts he can reverse the poor image his team has left so far.

According to journalist Augusto César on ESPN F90 this Friday, Riquelme and Boca's board could wait to see what happens in tonight's match to make a decision.

"Depending on what the president of Boca sees today, I wouldn't rule out decisions being made over the weekend," he said.

Meanwhile, Boca Juniors announced the squad to face the Canalla at La Bombonera, and Gago has almost his entire team available, except for the injured **Ignacio Miramón**. Another absence that drew attention was **Alan Velasco**, who missed the last penalty in the series against Alianza Lima, but his absence is due to an ongoing issue with his right ankle.

Augusto César also detailed on the ESPN program that Advincula, **Battaglia**, **Palacios**, and **Cavani** are doubtful for tonight due to different physical issues.

📸 JUAN MABROMATA - AFP or licensors

📸 JUAN MABROMATA - AFP or licensors