Boca Juniors faces central defensive crisis ahead of Lanús match

Boca Juniors is grappling with a significant defensive problem heading into their upcoming match against Lanús, primarily due to a shortage of available central defenders. The team's defensive line has been hit hard by injuries, leaving coach Hugo Ibarra with limited options.

The latest blow came with the injury to Ayrton Costa during the match against Racing. This adds to the existing concerns surrounding the fitness of other central defenders, including Di Lollo, who is dealing with pubic bone pain, and Pellegrino, who is also sidelined with an injury.

These setbacks mean that the central defense position has become the weakest link in Boca's lineup. The team is left with only two fully fit central defenders, likely to be "Jagger" Herrera and Nicolás Figal, who are available for selection. This scarcity of healthy players in such a critical area of the field poses a major tactical challenge for Ibarra as he prepares his squad for the crucial encounter against Lanús.