Williams Alarcón underwent surgery, how long will he be out at Boca? 🏥 | OneFootball

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Williams Alarcón's injury marred what would have been a perfect night for Boca Juniors at La Bombonera.

The Chilean midfielder left the field in tears in the first half against Defensa y Justicia, which was later confirmed to be a ligament rupture in his right knee.

This Monday, the former Huracán player underwent surgery, and the time he will have to wait to return to the field was confirmed.

Alarcón, at least two months out

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The 24-year-old midfielder will be out until at least mid-May, which means he will miss the rest of the Apertura Tournament, which Boca closes on May 4 against Tigre (current runner-up to Xeneize in Zone B, and potential leader if they beat Central Córdoba in Victoria this afternoon).

Alarcón started against Defensa y Justicia, playing in place of the Basque Ander Herrera, who was left out of the team due to a muscle injury.

The Chilean has been an important piece for Fernando Gago and had played in all the matches of the season, with the only exception of the match against Aldosivi, where he was on the bench.

The injury unfortunately puts the brakes on the good start Alarcón had since his arrival at Boca, and leaves Gago without an important piece, at a time when the team is on the rise.

Meanwhile, Xeneize leaves behind the temporary setback caused by the elimination from the Copa Libertadores 2025, the team is starting to find itself and consolidate, and with six consecutive victories in the local tournament, it firmly plants its flag to fight for the title.

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