The commentator pointed out that the full-back went from being the second option to being left out entirely under Russo and highlighted the lack of incentives
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After Boca's 2-2 draw against Central Córdoba at La Bombonera, Miguel Ángel Russo was asked about his substitutions during the press conference: in 90 minutes he made only one change, leaving several key players on the bench. That situation sparked debate, and Mariano Closs focused on Lucas Blondel.
The right back, who is currently far from the coach's consideration, hasn't played a single minute since Russo's arrival in this cycle. For ESPN F12 host, the decision has a deeper meaning: "Something happened with Blondel, forgive me... He can't go from playing for the Switzerland National Team to playing a few matches with Gago to not even making the bench, come on..."
Blondel juega en Suiza, pero no en Boca
Closs recalled that the former Tigre player used to have a bigger role: "He was the second right back: Advíncula, Blondel, and Barinaga." He expanded his criticism to other players who are currently behind: "The lack of motivation you have is tremendous. If I'm Martegani or Janson, who are brought just to fill the bench, I would fall asleep at 3 a.m. during the training camp. Does Russo provide incentives?"
Blondel's numbers at Boca
Since his arrival at Xeneize in 2023, he has played only 32 official matches, in which he scored 4 goals and provided 1 assist. In addition, he received two yellow cards and was sent off only once.
Blondel solo jugó 12 partidos en 2025
In 2024 he made only 12 appearances, all under the management of Fernando Gago and Mariano Herrón. With Russo's arrival at the Club World Cup and the start of his third cycle, the defender was completely left out of the competition for the position.
