Boca Juniors Midfielder Tomás Aranda Out for Months After Surgery

Boca Juniors faces a significant setback as promising 19-year-old midfielder Tomás Aranda requires surgery for a right fibula injury. Aranda sustained the injury during training on Wednesday, with subsequent medical evaluations confirming the need for an operation.

While the club has not provided an official recovery timeline, Argentine sources estimate Aranda will be out of action for three to five months. This extended absence could potentially prevent him from playing again in 2026, impacting Boca's crucial season run.

Aranda had emerged as one of Boca's revelations this season after being promoted from the reserve team. He played 21 matches in the first half of the year, scoring one goal and providing two assists. His absence presents a tactical challenge for coach Rodolfo Arruabarrena, who may consider Alan Velasco as a replacement or explore options for a new signing if regulations permit.

The injury to Aranda adds to an already concerning list of physical issues within the squad. Marco Pellegrino is recovering from a muscle tear, Leandro Lozano from a strain, and both Leandro Paredes and Lautaro Di Lollo are managing discomfort. Boca Juniors is preparing for upcoming matches against Lanús, Vélez, and Sao Paulo.