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Boca’s Ander Herrera Ruled Out for Weeks With Grade-2 Hamstring Tear

The setback forces lineup changes for Boca across looming continental and domestic knockout games.

Overview

  • He suffered the injury during the warm-up before Boca’s win over Defensa y Justicia in Florencio Varela.
  • Medical tests after the match confirmed a grade-2 tear in his left hamstring, with recovery estimates ranging from at least 21 days to about a month.
  • The layoff means he is set to miss Copa Libertadores ties against Cruzeiro in Brazil and Barcelona SC in Ecuador, plus the pending Central Córdoba date and Apertura knockout rounds.
  • This marks his sixth confirmed muscle tear since joining in 2025, with local tallies citing seven muscular problems and only 28 appearances from 62 possible.
  • He had recently secured steady minutes and even captained the side, so Claudio Úbeda loses an experienced midfield option during a crowded stretch.