During the Boca vs. Rosario Central game, a tense moment between Jorge Almirón (Boca Juniors' coach) and Pol Fernández (captain) took place. Cameras managed to capture Jorge Almirón's fervent complaint against Pol Fernández.
The coach reproached his player by pointing at the captain's armband and making it clear that he should protest the main referee's decisions.
However, this is not the first time something similar has happened. It had previously occurred in Almirón's debut against San Lorenzo de Almagro. This debate immediately went viral on social media.
Which Boca Juniors players should watch out for yellow cards?
Boca Juniors is not doing well in the local tournament. After drawing in the last minute against Rosario Central (2-2), the team coached by Jorge Almirón is still unable to find the path to victory. This footballing slump is reflected in the league table, where Boca Juniors is in 17th place with 15 points.
In this sense, the Boca Juniors team will face a tough challenge: playing against Racing, led by Fernando Gago, at La Bombonera on Saturday, April 29. However, which players are on the brink of suspension and would not be able to play against River Plate if they receive another yellow card?
To begin with, there are two players who have four yellow cards: Pol Fernández and Alan Varela. If both players receive one more yellow card, they will miss the superclásico against River Plate.
What alternatives does Almirón have?
The most feasible option is not to field the aforementioned players against Racing Club or, in any case, take the risk and include them in the starting eleven.
Boca Juniors is facing one of its worst starts in domestic tournaments in recent years. The Xeneizes need to return to victory after suffering three consecutive defeats and a hard-fought draw.