The key midfielder in Costas' scheme could not participate in the defeat against Estudiantes, but his recovery creates optimism. This Wednesday will be a crucial day, as he will undergo a physical test to determine if he will be available from the start against Boca. Racing is facing a complicated moment in defense and hopes to recover Nardoni to balance the team in a crucial match. Costas will have to make important decisions to cover the absences and assemble the best possible team ahead of the classic against Boca at the Cilindro, a crucial game for the immediate future of the Avellaneda team.
The defeat against Estudiantes not only left football-related concerns for Racing, but also confirmed one absence and a possible additional absence for the classic against Boca. Santiago Sosa suffered a knee sprain and has been ruled out for Saturday's match, raising alarms in Gustavo Costas' team. The evolution of Agustín García Basso, who is still recovering from a calf injury, and Juan Nardoni's availability is also being closely monitored.
Sosa, under Costas' direction, felt discomfort in his right knee during the first half against Estudiantes and did not play in the second half. Medical tests confirmed the injury, but Racing is optimistic about his recovery ahead of the Recopa Sudamericana, a key objective for the semester. For the classic, his position in defense would be taken by Nazareno Colombo. Racing's defense is affected by the absence of García Basso, whose availability for the encounter with Boca is uncertain.
Although García Basso is working to be ready for Saturday's match, the coaching staff prefers not to take risks. The good news for “La Academia” is the recovery of Juan Nardoni, who is recovering from a knee injury sustained in the second match against Belgrano.
