Sin Medina, those summoned from Boca to face Deportivo Riestra. After refusing to play against Gimnasia and despite the apology, Fernando Gago decided not to include the midfielder for his first commitment as Xeneize coach in La Bombonera. Medel and Fabraalso out.
The match against Gimnasia not only resulted in Boca’s classification to the semi-finals of the Argentine Cup and the scandal between fans in which Juan Román Riquelme intervened, but also in the previous match there was a conflict between Cristian Medina, who asked not to play against Lobo for his desire to be transferred.
Despite having apologized before the game, Fernando Gago left him on the substitute bench and now decided not to call him up for the match against Deportivo Riestra next Sunday.
The measure would have been like a slap on the wrist for the midfielder, who, based on the altercation that occurred during the week, will have to once again demonstrate to the coach his desire to be on par with his teammates.
“I understood it from the player’s point of view, to be able to go to Europe, it is his dream. Now, there are moments for situations. I am going to play with those who are one hundred percent committed. The player’s training does not only mean playing ball or training. I try to advise him for the good of the team, the institution and for the common good that we have,” Pintita said at the press conference.
On the other hand, a casualty already known in advance was that of Kevin Zenón. The midfielder came out with many gestures of pain in the match in Rosario and, after carrying out the respective medical tests, it was determined that he had suffered a slight sprain in his left ankle that will keep him away from the fields for a month.
The last absence presented by the blue and gold set is somewhat unexpected, since it is about Miguel Merentiel. The Beast suffered discomfort in his adductor and will undergo studies to clear up doubts about any type of injury. In turn, Frank Fabra and Gary Medel were once again not called up since Gago’s arrival. TYC
Miguel Merentiel: Grade 1 injury to the right adductor. Dept. Professional Football Doctor.
