Three days before the Supercopa Argentina showdown with Independiente Rivadavia and the Libertadores final looming, alarms rang at Estudiantes de La Plata. Joaquín Correa ripped a grade‑2 muscle in his right thigh, the club announced on its social channels. Can Estudiantes cope without their talisman?
Recall that the 32‑year‑old striker went down during the 1‑1 draw with Talleres in Córdoba last Saturday, exiting at the 24‑minute mark of the second half. The injury sidelines him for Thursday’s 20:00 clash against the Lepra in Córdoba, leaving Alexander Medina’s side hunting another historic comeback.
Coach Medina hopes the former Inter and Lazio forward can rehab quickly, aiming for a return by the continental final against Palmeiras in Montevideo on 28 November. Even if he makes the squad, the setback may leave him physically fit but lacking match rhythm, and he’ll miss most training sessions with his teammates.
This isn’t Correa’s first setback since rejoining the Pincha in August. He previously missed weeks after a muscle issue against Corinthians in São Paulo, and later suffered a bruising blow in the Maracanã rematch with Flamengo that forced him off the pitch.
Juan Sebastián Verón took a gamble and chose the nation’s top side. Will Boca’s momentum translate into more titles?
Juan Sebastián Verón broke the usual script, naming a different club as Argentina’s best today. In my view, his candid endorsement of Boca shows a refreshing honesty that cuts through the usual club politics.
Strikingly, the La Plata president declared: “For me Boca is today the best team in Argentina” thanks to its continuity and solid youth base. He sees the club building a strong foundation and applauds its progress.
After confirming his stance, Verón likened Boca’s upcoming Copa Sudamericana final with Atlético Mineiro to Estudiantes’ own high‑stakes matches, noting that such one‑off games defy any simple analysis.