"The Shirt Weighed on Him": Boca Legend Harshly Criticizes Palacios

Boca Juniors legend Alberto Márcico has sharply criticized Chilean footballer Carlos Palacios, whose recent comments about a possible return to Colo Colo have stirred controversy in Argentina. Palacios, currently on vacation in Chile and recovering from knee surgery, had expressed uncertainty about his future with Boca Juniors.

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What he did is terrible, besides he didn't contribute anything. He should recover and earn his place in the team, if now there are going to be changes, new players.

Márcico, a prominent figure for Boca in the 1990s, described Palacios' actions as "terrible" and noted his lack of contribution to the team. "He should recover and earn his place in the team," Márcico told Radio Continental, suggesting that changes and new players might be coming to Boca.

The former midfielder questioned Palacios' commitment to the "blue and gold" jersey, implying the player might be feeling the pressure of representing the club. "Something happened, some message, he doesn't want to play. I think the shirt weighed on him a little," Márcico said. Palacios himself had previously told TNT Sports that his future was uncertain, stating, "I don't know what will happen with me. If I have to go back to Colo Colo, it will be now. Otherwise, later."

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Something happened, some message, he doesn't want to play. I think the shirt weighed on him a little.

Palacios' limited playing time at Boca Juniors in the last semester was due to chronic synovitis in his right knee, for which he underwent surgery. His comments and Márcico's strong reaction highlight the intense scrutiny and high expectations placed on players at the Argentine club.

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I don't know what will happen with me. If I have to go back to Colo Colo, it will be now. Otherwise, later.