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Russo Discharged From Hospital, Expected to Miss Boca’s Trip to Defensa y Justicia

Medical precaution given forecast cold leaves his travel in doubt.

Overview

  • Miguel Ángel Russo was released Friday after two days at Sanatorio Fleni for dehydration and elevated bilirubin values.
  • Local reports indicate he will not travel to Florencio Varela as doctors recommended home rest due to conditions and his oncological, immunosuppressed profile.
  • Assistants Claudio Úbeda and Juvenal Rodríguez led training this week, with Úbeda set to take charge on match day if Russo stays home.
  • Alan Velasco enters the probable XI in place of Carlos Palacios after a muscular strain, while Edinson Cavani remains sidelined with a psoas issue.
  • Boca faces Defensa y Justicia on Saturday at 19:00, and the club has not issued an official statement on coaching duties for the game.