Miracle with Paredes

Boca captain Paredes has recovered from a grade-2 hamstring tear ahead of the Copa Sudamericana second leg in Brazil.

Boca Juniors captain Leandro Paredes has made a rapid recovery from a grade-2 right hamstring tear sustained against Instituto over 10 days ago. The Argentine midfielder was included in the squad for the Copa Sudamericana second leg against Vasco da Gama after plasma treatment accelerated his rehabilitation. Manager Rodolfo Arruabarrena confirmed Paredes is training with the group but stopped short of confirming him as a starter, citing some remaining risk. Paredes' return would be crucial for Boca, who lost the first leg 0-1 at home and need to overturn the deficit in Brazil.