# Boca Juniors player injury updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/boca-juniors-player-injury-updates
> Updated: 2026-10-01T10:10:10.000Z. Sources: 68. Developments: 2.

Boca Juniors is managing several player availability issues ahead of their match against Unión de Santa Fe. Initial reports indicated that head coach Rodolfo Arruabarrena faced selection dilemmas due to muscle issues involving Facundo Herrera and competition for attacking positions.

It was subsequently confirmed that midfielder Tomás Belmonte will miss the remainder of the 2026 season. Belmonte suffered a meniscus tear in his right knee following a collision with a teammate during a training session at Boca Predio. He is expected to undergo surgery and will not return to competition until the 2027 pre-season.

Belmonte, who had appeared in 21 official matches during 2026, was considered a key tactical option for Arruabarrena. His absence occurs during a demanding period for the club, which includes fixtures in the Torneo Clausura, the Copa Argentina, and the Copa Sudamericana semifinals against Vasco da Gama. To mitigate the loss of depth in the midfield, veteran Rodrigo Battaglia has been medically cleared and is expected to return to training soon.

In their matchday 11 fixture of the Torneo Clausura at La Bombonera, Boca Juniors secured a 3-0 victory against Unión de Santa Fe. Goals from Lautaro Di Lollo, who scored a header following a Leandro Paredes free kick, and a brace by substitute Leonel Flores propelled the team to second place in the Group A standings with 20 points, maintaining their pursuit of the annual table title. This victory extends the team’s unbeaten streak to 16 matches. Despite the win, the team must now prepare for a demanding schedule including the Copa Argentina, Copa Sudamericana, and the upcoming Superclásico against River Plate.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-01: Boca Juniors defeats Unión 3-0 amid Tomás Belmonte injury

Boca Juniors defeated Unión 3-0 to extend their unbeaten streak to 16 matches, but midfielder Tomás Belmonte faces surgery for a torn meniscus, sidelining him for the rest of the season.

42 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/toms-belmonte-to-undergo-surgery-for-knee-injury

### 2026-09-30: South American sports: basketball, football, and rugby updates

Sports updates from South America include Peñarol's basketball debut in Argentina, Trouville winning the Uruguayan Liga de Ascenso, and various regional football and rugby tournament developments.

32 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alumni-quilmes-and-huracn-de-necochea-win-in-basketball-tournament

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