Leandro Paredes is pushing through an intensive recovery program utilizing platelet-rich plasma treatments and specialized kinesiology at the Boca Juniors training ground in Ezeiza to return for the Copa Sudamericana semifinal second leg against Vasco da Gama.
The 32-year-old midfielder suffered a grade two tear in his right hamstring during a fixture against Instituto in Córdoba. The injury occurred eleven days before the decisive continental clash in Rio de Janeiro, threatening to sideline the Boca Juniors captain following a 1–0 defeat in the opening leg at La Bombonera.
Treatment Schedule and Training Progress in Ezeiza
Recovery timelines for a grade two muscular tear typically range from 25 to 30 days depending on the athlete’s physical condition. However, Paredes has targeted an accelerated return. During training sessions on Wednesday, October 14, the midfielder worked away from the main group at the Ezeiza facility, alternating between gym exercises and light on-field drills before facing physical assessments on Thursday, October 15.
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Medical staff implemented a targeted protocol featuring platelet-rich plasma injections designed to accelerate tissue regeneration in the right hamstring, alongside rigorous kinesiology sessions. While initial muscular responses surprised club physicians, coaching staff maintain a cautious day-to-day evaluation stance as the squad prepares for the trip to Brazil.
Precedent and Tactical Stakes for Arruabarrena
El isquiotibial derecho sigue siendo una zona sensible para el mediocampista, quien experimentó una lesión similar en el mismo músculo antes de la Copa del Mundo con la Selección Argentina. In that instance, medical specialists employed a comparable platelet-rich plasma protocol involving blood extraction and guided reinjection to shorten recovery windows without triggering a relapse.
Manager Rodolfo Arruabarrena and his technical staff must weigh the necessity of deploying their captain against the risk of reinjury during a demanding stretch of the domestic and international calendar. Boca Juniors enters the October 20 fixture needing a victory by two or more goals, or a single-goal win followed by a penalty shootout, to advance to the tournament final. If the team secures qualification, Paredes would have an estimated month of recovery time before the championship match.
Upcoming Fixtures and Schedule Context
The second leg of the Copa Sudamericana semifinal is scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, at 21:30 local Argentina time in Rio de Janeiro, with the venue and referee assignment pending confirmation. Television broadcasts will air via ESPN and DSports, while streaming coverage is assigned to Disney+, DGO, Telecentro Play, and Personal Flow.
Beyond continental commitments, Boca Juniors faces a crowded domestic schedule encompassing the Torneo Clausura, the annual aggregate table, and the Copa Argentina. The club also anticipates a Superclásico against River Plate at La Bombonera on November 1, alongside potential participation in the Trofeo de Campeones depending on playoff progression in the Liga Profesional.
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