Damian Bobadilla
24-Year-Old
Free Agent
GTD
Injury Knee
Est. Return 6/12/2026
Fit for opener
Bobadilla (knee) is hopeful to be involved in Friday's World Cup matchup versus United States after stating "Since we arrived here, I've been training normally with the group. I was on the bench for the friendly against Nicaragua too. I am feeling well; I haven't stopped training at any point, I've been training the whole time, so I feel pretty good.", per reporter John Walter Ferrari.
ANALYSIS
Bobadilla has continued to train with the Paraguayan squad and is reportedly earning a starting spot right away. Such event could cause Kaku Romero to see limited minutes as a backup option, with Bobadilla giving the squad a versatile midfield asset who could move between wide and central zones. He'll look to make an offensive impact after scoring one goal and one assist over six international friendlies since 2025.
Bobadilla has continued to train with the Paraguayan squad and is reportedly earning a starting spot right away. Such event could cause Kaku Romero to see limited minutes as a backup option, with Bobadilla giving the squad a versatile midfield asset who could move between wide and central zones. He'll look to make an offensive impact after scoring one goal and one assist over six international friendlies since 2025.
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Returns to full training
Bobadilla (knee) has made a full recovery and trained normally alongside the rest of the Paraguay squad at the Spartan Soccer Complex in San Jose, completing speed and direction change exercises without any difficulty despite wearing a protective strap below his right knee, according to ABC.
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Rested against Nicaragua
Bobadilla (undisclosed) will not feature in Friday's friendly against Nicaragua as coach Gustavo Alfaro opts against risking the midfielder with the World Cup opener against the United States on June 12 just days away. "Before facing Nicaragua, there are players we won't risk, like Damian. Then, there will be many changes."
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Brighton showing interest
Brighton are believed to be leading the race to sign Bobadilla, according to Football Insider.
ANALYSIS
Brighton are looking to repeat the success they've had after signing Diego Gomez, who came from Inter Miami to Brighton and has adjusted nicely to the Premier League. The Seagulls are believed to be ahead of Celtic and Brentford in their efforts to sign the coveted Sao Paulo midfielder, who's expected to represent Paraguay in the upcoming World Cup.
Brighton are looking to repeat the success they've had after signing Diego Gomez, who came from Inter Miami to Brighton and has adjusted nicely to the Premier League. The Seagulls are believed to be ahead of Celtic and Brentford in their efforts to sign the coveted Sao Paulo midfielder, who's expected to represent Paraguay in the upcoming World Cup.