Overview
- Battaglia underwent surgery for a preseason Achilles tendon rupture and is expected to be sidelined for about six months.
- The operation frees a roster slot that allows Boca to register a replacement within 10 days despite the closed market.
- Boca’s Football Council is evaluating candidates to fill the vacancy as the team targets depth for league play and the 2026 Copa Libertadores.
- A shortage of fit forwards persists, with Edinson Cavani managed for lumbalgia, Miguel Merentiel recovering from a calf tear, Milton Giménez treated for pubalgia, and Lucas Janson also injured.
- Medical updates indicate Merentiel could rejoin the squad list for the Feb. 8 visit to Vélez, Giménez will avoid surgery under a special regimen, and Cavani’s status is being assessed day by day.