Leandro Paredes
31-Year-Old
Boca Juniors
Argentina Premier
GTD
Injury Hamstring
Est. Return 6/17/2026
Fitness concern ahead of World Cup
Paredes (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury during Boca Juniors' Copa Libertadores group stage match against Universidad Catolica, putting his availability for Argentina's pre-World Cup friendlies in doubt, according to Martin Arevalo of ESPN.
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Paredes had been showing signs of discomfort in the back of his leg during the warmup before the match but decided to take the field in an attempt to help Boca secure qualification to the round of 16, a gamble that ultimately worsened his condition. The world champion midfielder had been named in Lionel Scaloni's 26-man World Cup squad and was expected to join the group for the friendlies against Honduras on June 6 and Iceland on June 9, though his participation in both matches is now uncertain following the results of further testing. The immediate concern for Argentina is how he will respond to treatment over the coming days, with his availability for the opening World Cup fixture against Algeria on June 16 also being closely monitored. Manager Lionel Scaloni will need to assess whether Paredes can recover in time to play a meaningful role in the tournament or whether adjustments to the squad may be necessary.
Paredes had been showing signs of discomfort in the back of his leg during the warmup before the match but decided to take the field in an attempt to help Boca secure qualification to the round of 16, a gamble that ultimately worsened his condition. The world champion midfielder had been named in Lionel Scaloni's 26-man World Cup squad and was expected to join the group for the friendlies against Honduras on June 6 and Iceland on June 9, though his participation in both matches is now uncertain following the results of further testing. The immediate concern for Argentina is how he will respond to treatment over the coming days, with his availability for the opening World Cup fixture against Algeria on June 16 also being closely monitored. Manager Lionel Scaloni will need to assess whether Paredes can recover in time to play a meaningful role in the tournament or whether adjustments to the squad may be necessary.
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Paredes is set to undergo tests after experiencing discomfort in his right hamstring before Boca Juniors' Copa Libertadores elimination against Universidad Catolica, with the results expected to be decisive in planning his preparation ahead of Argentina's World Cup opener against Algeria on June 16, according to A24.
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Could return to Argentina
Paredes could return to Argentina and sign for Boca Juniors if he doesn't sign a new deal with Roma, according to Nicolo Schira.
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While no talks have taken place between the two clubs, Boca are ready to make a move if the Argentina international decides not to extend his current contract, which expires next summer. The lack of minutes Paredes has had in Roma this season could also be a factor that might facilitate a move, though it's unclear if Boca Juniors have the money to finance a move for the Argentinian midfielder.
While no talks have taken place between the two clubs, Boca are ready to make a move if the Argentina international decides not to extend his current contract, which expires next summer. The lack of minutes Paredes has had in Roma this season could also be a factor that might facilitate a move, though it's unclear if Boca Juniors have the money to finance a move for the Argentinian midfielder.