Adam Bareiro sidelined by injuries for Boca Juniors' season start

Boca Juniors faces a setback as Paraguayan-Argentine forward Adam Bareiro is sidelined with a new injury, ruling him out of the initial matches of the Argentine championship's second half. The news was reported by the sports daily Olé.

Bareiro's fitness has been a concern since he sustained a double tear in his thigh muscle during the previous championship playoffs against Huracán. Most recently, he experienced lower back discomfort, further complicating his availability for the team. This latest issue means he will not be available for Boca's Copa Argentina match against Sarmiento on July 16.

The 29-year-old striker, who joined Boca on February 21 after playing for Fortaleza in Brazil, has scored six goals in 14 appearances for the club. His absence will be felt not only in the domestic league but also in the early stages of the Copa Sudamericana, with matches scheduled for July 23 and 30 against O'Higgins of Rancagua. The winner of that tie will face Recoleta FC in the round of 16.