Overview
- Club medical studies confirmed on October 11 that Paredes sustained a grade 2 tear in his right hamstring.
- The injury rules the captain out of both Copa Sudamericana semifinal legs against Vasco da Gama, scheduled for October 13 at La Bombonera and October 20 at the Maracanã.
- Paredes suffered the problem after coming on as a substitute in the 2-2 draw with Instituto de Córdoba, reporting a 'pinch' and being replaced at the 71st minute.
- Boca's medical staff estimate about a three-week recovery, with the player and club targeting the Superclásico on November 1 as a possible return date pending his rehabilitation.
- The absence deepens an existing injury crisis that already includes Agustín Marchesín, Adam Bareiro, Tomás Aranda, Tomás Belmonte and Alan Velasco and forces coach Rodolfo Arruabarrena to reshuffle the midfield and rely on squad depth.