Overview
- Úbeda’s status remains pending a face‑to‑face with club president Juan Román Riquelme, with directors inclined to keep the project if coaching‑staff conditions are agreed.
- TN reports Riquelme plans to offer continuity after a positive talk with the squad, including an alleged apology from captain Leandro Paredes to the coach, though no formal decision has been announced.
- Internal tension lingers from the Racing semifinal after the substitution of Exequiel Zeballos, a move that drew criticism and a visible show of disagreement from Paredes.
- The assistant head‑coach role is vacant following Miguel Russo’s death, with Boca prioritizing a promotion from the youth setup and names such as Mariano Herrón, Silvio Rudman, Walter Pico, and Pablo Ledesma under consideration.
- Logistics are set with players off until December 27 and preseason slated for January 3, while departures of Frank Fabra and Cristian Lema are confirmed and Javier García’s future is undecided.