The young Boca Juniors defender, Aaron Anselmino, has suffered a grade two muscle injury in his left hamstring, which puts his participation in the semifinals of the Copa Argentina against Vélez in doubt. Despite this setback, Boca fans will continue to enjoy the footballer, as Chelsea has decided to extend his loan until June 2025 for a total of 18 million euros, postponing his return to Europe.
Initially, Anselmino was expected to leave in January; however, the English club chose to allow him to stay at Boca to recover and continue his development. This decision ensures the player's presence in the Argentine team for at least another season.
Anselmino, just 19 years old, had begun to stand out in Boca Juniors' first team as a starter in the right center-back position. However, this latest injury represents an obstacle in his consolidation as a footballer. These physical problems are not unfamiliar to the young defender, who has already suffered four muscle tears this year, including a previous injury in the Copa Sudamericana and recent ailments that have kept him off the pitch.
The next important commitment for Boca is the semifinals match of the Copa Argentina against Vélez, where coach Fernando Gago hopes to have Anselmino. Although there is still no confirmed date for his return, it is estimated he will be out of action for about a month. This news is a setback for the Argentine team, which was seeking to have all its key players in the final stretch of the season.
Chelsea's gesture of extending Anselmino's loan shows their interest in his progress and development as a player. Despite the young defender having to face this new injury and his subsequent recovery, his presence at Boca is secured for at least one more season, providing him the opportunity to continue growing at one of Argentina's most iconic clubs.
