South American football: Boca Juniors wins and injury concerns for Estudiantes

Various football developments are occurring across South American leagues. In Argentina, Boca Juniors secured a 3-0 victory against Central Córdoba in the Torneo Clausura, featuring a double from Ángel Romero and a debut goal from Enner Valencia. This win strengthens their position in the playoffs.

Estudiantes de La Plata faces significant squad challenges ahead of their match against Platense. Defender Ramiro Funes Mori has been ruled out due to a muscular injury, joining other sidelined players including Lucas Alario, Tiago Palacios, and Tomás Palacios. Manager Alexander Medina has called up 26 players, including youth prospect Benjamín Sagües Barreiro, to manage the squad ahead of a crucial Copa Libertadores rematch against Corinthians.

In the Primera Nacional, For Ever will face Mitre de Santiago del Estero without a traditional center-forward. The team is dealing with the absence of Ezequiel Pacheco, who is suspended, and Matías Romero, who is recovering from a shoulder injury. Coach Daniel Cravero is expected to utilize a faster attacking duo consisting of Juan Cruz Cerrudo and Mateo Díaz Chaves.

In Paraguay, Olimpia striker Braian Romero has returned to training after a 20-day absence due to a muscle strain. He is now available for selection as the team prepares to face Sportivo Luqueño.