Botafogo’s Álvaro Montoro Fractures Clavicle With Argentina U-20, Surgery Scheduled

Overview

• Montoro injured his right clavicle in the first half of Argentina’s 4–0 win over Nigeria at the U-20 World Cup after a challenge involving Amos Ochoche and was substituted around the 37th minute.
• He left Santiago’s Estádio Nacional before full-time and hospital exams confirmed the fracture, with his father and Argentina’s medical staff accompanying him.
• The Argentine federation said he will undergo surgery in Buenos Aires on Saturday, with additional assessments to determine treatment details and recovery timeline.
• Media reports indicate he is likely to miss the remainder of the 2025 season, though the final prognosis will depend on post-surgery evaluations.
• The setback adds to Botafogo’s mounting injury list and casts serious doubt on his availability for upcoming fixtures, including the Oct. 15 match against Flamengo.