Guillermo ”Pol” Fernándezmidfielder Boca Juniorssuffered on Friday a sprained ankle that will sideline him from the Superclásico with River Plateto be played on Sunday, February 25 within the framework of the seventh date of the Professional Football League Cup (LPF), as well as the previous one against Lanús.
The La Boca neighborhood club released a brief statement on social networks where they wrote: “Guillermo Fernández: high sprain of the right ankle”
Fernández, who has been receiving praise from the club president, Juan roman riquelmeretired from the match against Central Córdoba of Santiago del Estero at 33 minutes of the second half after an annoyance due to a fall caused by a rival. Furthermore, they could be heard some whistles towards the playerone of the most resisted by the fans recently, along with the Colombian Frank Fabra.
The concern about the injury continued in training the next day of the game, Thursday, as The player could not train and barely steppedso they decided to do the corresponding medical studies and with the results they confirmed the injury and its severity.
In fact, being compromised lateral ligaments, which pass above the ankle – hence the name “high” – and join the tibia to the fibula, will require a longer recovery time that was not specified in the document. In principle, rehabilitation will require Fernández between seven and eight weeksalthough it would also avoid a possible operation.
Riquelme’s bench to ”Pol” Fernández
Precisely, just a few days ago after the victory over the Santiago team (2-0) in La Bombonera, Riquelme said: “I am very happy because Pol is being Boca’s best player in this championship. He is the smartest player we have“.
“I think that, without a doubt, the best player we have is Pol. He was responsible for us reaching the final of the Copa Libertadores. It is true that there are few players who have recognition, for others it costs more. People know they are too good and then they are asked too much.“he added.
His loss in the next games will be sensitive for Diego Martínez, who seemed to begin to find a possible eleven from memory in the last presentations.
Brighton introduced Valentín Barco, who greeted in English
Valentine Boat He arrived in England and tried on the team’s shirt. Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club of the Premier Leaguewhere it was officially incorporated today.
“Look who’s here,” posted the Brighton Facundo Buonanotte.
Colo Barco, formerly Boca, became a reinforcement of the English club after achieving qualification for the Paris 2024 Games in the Pre-Olympic Games in Venezuela with the Argentine Under 23 team. After celebrating the 1-0 win over Brazil, with a goal from Luciano Gondou and a cross from Barco himself, the left back or midfielder took a plane to England.
At the airport before boarding, the 19-year-old player left a message to the Boca fans through the media: “I am grateful to all the Boca fans, to the club, to the leaders, to everyone for these ten years.” that I experienced. But I am very happy to take this step. Boca is everything to me, they gave me everything from the beginning. I arrived at the club when I was 9, a lifetime. I am very grateful to all the fans and happy to take this step.” .
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