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Leandro Paredes and Boca Juniors squad updates

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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. ~~The~~ In response to Aranda’s injury, the club ~~is also exploring~~ has officially promoted 19-year-old Lautaro Bianco to the ~~possibility of~~ 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 due~~ AFA, Arruabarrena appears to be prioritizing internal solutions for the ~~severity of~~ attacking line. Additionally, Leandro Lozano and Marco Pellegrino have returned from injury to bolster the ~~injury.~~ 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. ~~Management continues to explore defensive reinforcements, including interest in Porto defender Nehuén Pérez, to bolster the squad for the Torneo Clausura and Copa Sudamericana.~~

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