From Blondel to Cavani and Rojo: the injuries that worry Diego Martínez’s Boca ahead of their debut in the South American team

Diego Martínez ran the risk of starting in the classic against San Lorenzodays after the debut South American Cup in view of National team of Potosi in Bolivia. It was assumed that the duel against those led by Ruben Dario Insua It would be intense and with a lot of physical and mental dedication. And he deservedly won Mouthbut he also had to deal with serious injuries and will now make his national team debut without three undisputed starters.

The most seriously injured was that of Lucas Blondel, who left the pitch in the 17th minute of the first half due to a sprained right knee with a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament, as specified in the club’s medical report. Within the next 48 hours he will undergo an MRI and then the surgery will be scheduled. He will be out of the field for about 6 months.

It only took a few seconds for the Boca doctors to realize the seriousness of the situation. Quickly, they ordered the cart and requested the exchange. Blondel’s right leg remained locked and his knee continued to play by inertia. It must be said that the Bombonera field was not one of its best days.

“What happened to Lucas is very sad. I hope studies show it’s not that serious. He was sad and hurt, as were his companions. “I love him very much as a person, beyond the fact that he is a great footballer,” explained Diego Martínez.

Blondel’s absence will be difficult for Boca. The coach had opted for him alongside Luis Advíncula on the right flank. Now only the Peruvian will remain to play in that sector until the end of the semester because Marcelo Weigandt has gone on loan to Inter Miami. An alternative will be Nicolás Figal, still recovering from a sprain of the internal lateral ligament in his left knee.

But Blondel’s was not Boca’s only concern: Edinson Cavani felt a muscle strain and did not take the field in the second half. The Uruguayan, scorer of 7 goals in his last 5 matches, left as a precaution for health reasons an overload on the left hamstring. In principle it wouldn’t be serious. “We will evaluate if some starters do not travel to Bolivia,” warned the coach. And he adds: “At half-time Cavani told us that he wanted to come back, but we decided that it was better for him not to go out and play.”

The last of those touched was Marcos Rossowhich was replaced by Nicola Valentini due to trauma to his left ankle following the clash with Bareiro on a penalty kick. He wouldn’t play in the Cup either.

“This was a match that meant a lot and the team showed signs of continued growth. They can still give much more. It makes us happy to feel that the players can make our message their own,” continued Martínez. And he declares: “The football was fair, apart from the San Lorenzo goal we played much better. Edi’s goal is a beautiful goal for team play.”