Boca had a great first half against Defensa y Justicia, but the joy wasn’t complete due to the worrying incident involving Williams Alarcón, which created a major problem for him going forward. The Chilean midfielder tore the meniscus in his right knee and will undergo surgery this Monday, meaning he will be out for two months and miss the remainder of the Liga Profesional Apertura.
With 24 minutes left on the clock, the midfielder, who arrived in this last transfer window from Huracán, stepped awkwardly and twisted his right knee while trying to pressure Aaron Molinas on the right wing. The midfielder instantly fell to the turf, clearly grimacing in pain, and Fernando Gago didn’t hesitate to have Tomás Belmonte warm up to replace him, given that Alarcón wasn’t going to be able to continue in the match.
After the match, the Chilean underwent medical tests, which determined his injury was serious. He will not be able to participate in Monday’s training session with the squad because he will undergo surgery.
Thus, Alarcón joins Boca’s list of players out in that area of the pitch, along with Ander Herrera and Camilo Rey Domenech, a list that led Gago to modify his formation on numerous occasions in 2025.
Gill was called up to Paraguay and will be out for San Lorenzo for the Copa Argentina.
While most Argentine soccer teams will have two weeks off due to the double round of the FIFA South American Qualifiers, San Lorenzo is preparing to make its debut in the 2025 Copa Argentina, and coach Miguel Russo already knows he will be without goalkeeper Orlando Gill.
The 24-year-old footballer is one of seven Argentine players called up by Gustavo Alfaro to the Paraguay national team, which will face Chile at home and then visit Colombia. This will be his first call-up to the senior team.
Thus, the former Rosario Central coach will have to replace one of the stars of Ciclón and local football. Who will take his place? Everything indicates that it will be José Devecchi, a player who came up through the club’s youth ranks and who returned early from his loan at Banfield and was retained as an alternative due to Facundo Altamirano’s injury.
In addition, Russo could have two players back for the match against Sportivo Las Parejas next Sunday at 7:15 p.m. at the Estadio Único de San Nicolás, as he awaits the recoveries of Nicolás Tripichio and Nery Domínguez. Furthermore, center-back Jhohan Romaña will also be available after not being called up to his national team.
With concerns about injuries, River already looks ahead to the Copa Argentina
Once again uncomfortable on the road and unable to confirm its promising performance against Atlético Tucumán, River only earned a point against Deportivo Riestra. But the truth is there’s no time for regrets because on Wednesday, with a team decimated by injuries and the FIFA World Cup, it will debut in the Copa Argentina.
Without a break after the 0-0 draw at Bajo Flores, River Plate had no pause and this Sunday returned to training at the Ezeiza stadium to begin preparations for the trip to Santiago del Estero to face Ciudad de Bolívar.
And the focus is on the injured players. Although the opponent—on paper—doesn’t pose a major concern due to the difference in hierarchy, budget, and history, it’s important to remember that River will arrive plagued by injuries and Gallardo will have to put the pieces back together, with several forced changes.
The most affected sector, which will practically change completely, is the defense. Germán Pezzella will join the Argentine national team, as will Gonzalo Montiel, provided medical tests do not reveal a calf injury. He had to leave the field yesterday with ice on his calf.
This represents a headache for Gallardo, not only because of his importance in the team, but also because of the limited options he will have in central defense due to Lucas Martínez Quarta’s torn ankle and Paulo Díaz’s departure to Chile. Federico Gattoni and Leandro González Pirez, who were previously considered, could be included in the starting eleven as an emergency.
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