# Leandro Paredes and Boca Juniors squad updates > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/leandro-paredes-and-boca-juniors-squad-updates > Updated: 2026-09-02T01:06:21.000Z. Sources: 61. Developments: 4. Boca Juniors’ injury crisis has intensified following medical updates for key players. Midfielder Tomás Aranda, who suffered a right fibula fracture and syndesmosis injury during training at the Ezeiza facility, underwent successful surgery on August 27. The 19-year-old has been discharged from the hospital to begin a lengthy rehabilitation process. Medical estimates suggest he will be sidelined for approximately four to six months, likely missing the remainder of the 2026 season and returning during the 2027 pre-season. To mitigate his absence, coach Rodolfo Arruabarrena is considering internal options such as Alan Velasco and reserve player Lautaro Bianco. In response to Aranda’s injury, the club has officially promoted 19-year-old Lautaro Bianco to the first team. Bianco, a versatile attacking midfielder and winger, has signed a professional contract through December 2029. While the club previously explored requesting an extra transfer slot from the AFA, Arruabarrena appears to be prioritizing internal solutions for the attacking line. Additionally, Leandro Lozano and Marco Pellegrino have returned from injury to bolster the squad as they prepare for fixtures against Vélez and Gimnasia de Mendoza. Compounding these challenges, striker Adam Bareiro’s recovery timeline has been significantly extended. After unsuccessful conservative treatments for a lumbar disc hernia, Bareiro has opted for surgery. While the club previously aimed for a September return, he is now expected to remain out of action until 2027. Other roster concerns include Rodrigo Battaglia’s recovery from Achilles tendon surgery, defender Ayrton Costa’s hamstring tear, and Milton Delgado’s muscle contraction. Meanwhile, Ignacio Malcorra has returned to full training following a rapid recovery from a grade 1 hamstring tear. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-02: Boca Juniors promotes Lautaro Bianco following Aranda injury Boca Juniors has promoted youth player Lautaro Bianco to the first team following a season-ending fibula fracture for Tomás Aranda. Bianco joins other returning players to bolster the squad. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/boca-juniors-promotes-lautaro-bianco-following-aranda-injury ### 2026-08-28: Tomás Aranda undergoes successful surgery after fibula fracture Boca Juniors player Tomás Aranda has successfully undergone surgery for a fibula fracture. He is expected to be sidelined for several months, potentially missing the rest of the season. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/toms-aranda-undergoes-surgery-after-fibula-fracture ### 2026-08-25: Boca Juniors faces injury crisis as Tomás Aranda suffers fibula fracture Boca Juniors faces major injury setbacks as star midfielder Tomás Aranda requires surgery for a fibula fracture, likely missing the rest of the season. Striker Adam Bareiro is also nearing a return. 53 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/boca-juniors-eyes-nehun-prez-and-manages-paredes-return ### 2026-08-08: Leandro Paredes linked to AC Milan amid Boca Juniors stay AC Milan is interested in signing Boca Juniors midfielder Leandro Paredes, but the player reportedly intends to remain with the Argentine club due to his commitment to the team. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/leandro-paredes-linked-to-ac-milan-amid-boca-juniors-stay --- Cite as: Leandro Paredes and Boca Juniors squad updates. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/leandro-paredes-and-boca-juniors-squad-updates