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Boca Juniors’ Crisis Deepens: Russo Under Pressure, Key Players Departing

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

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Boca Juniors‘ Woes Continue: Fabra‘s Lackluster display and Rolón‘s Departure Amidst Winless Streak

The Xeneize faithful are once again left disappointed as their team faces a prolonged period without victory. Following a decisive encounter where player Fabra delivered another uninspired performance, Boca Juniors is set to face Huracán on sunday, July 27th, at their home ground in ducó. The match is scheduled to kick off at 18:30, with Leandro Rey Hilfer taking charge as the referee.

This latest setback marks a continued struggle for manager Miguel Ángel Russo in his current tenure. His reign has been characterized by a string of four draws and a single defeat, spanning both the Club World Cup and the initial stages of the Clausura tournament. The team’s winless streak now extends to nine matches, with their last triumph occurring three months prior – a 2-0 victory over Estudiantes de la Plata when Fernando Gago was at the helm.

Addressing the media after the Copa Argentina fixture, Russo acknowledged the team’s shortcomings, stating, “There were aspects that were very positive. we made too many errors towards the end of the first half.”

Adding to the club’s challenges, midfielder Esteban rolón has reportedly agreed to terminate his contract with Boca Juniors, with his departure expected in the coming hours. The player, who had a contract until December 2026, is set to become a free agent, signaling the end of his chapter with the club. Rolón had not been considered for any matches by Miguel Ángel Russo and, following the Club World Cup, had begun training separately from Cristian Lema, another player reportedly seeking an exit.

Following their premature elimination from the Argentine Cup at the round of 16 stage by Atlético Tucumán in Santiago del Estero, Boca Juniors now faces two primary avenues to secure qualification for the libertadores in 2026: clinching the Clausura tournament title or finishing within the top three positions in the annual league standings.

The painful 2-1 defeat to Atlético Tucumán in the Argentine Cup has extended Boca’s winless run across all competitions to ten games, including the six matches since miguel Russo took over the managerial reins.

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