Overview

• In its first official statement on the matter, Boca said Russo is receiving permanent medical attention at home under a reserved prognosis.
• Assistants Claudio Úbeda and Juvenal Rodríguez are directing trainings and matches, with the staff stating Russo remains informed about decisions.
• Russo has missed recent fixtures, including Defensa y Justicia and Newell’s, after short hospital stays for a urinary infection, dehydration and elevated bilirubin.
• The club has set no timetable for his return, emphasizing that his recovery is the priority during his medical leave.
• Players and figures across football voiced support, with captain Leandro Paredes dedicating the 5–0 win to Russo and public messages of encouragement multiplying.