The fallout from Carlos Palacios’ disciplinary issue is causing internal unrest at Boca Juniors. The Chilean winger was dropped from the squad by head coach Fernando Gago after missing a training session ahead of the match against Newell’s. Following the team’s 1-0 loss in Rosario, Gago’s handling of the situation has come under scrutiny, according to TyC Sports.
Boca’s Football Council — led by club legend Juan Román Riquelme — believed the matter could have been resolved discreetly and internally. The leadership felt there was no need to exclude Palacios from the matchday squad and that the issue would have blown over without becoming a public spectacle.
Gago defended his decision, stating, “The rules are very clear. He missed training, and I chose not to include him.” However, following the disappointing defeat to Newell’s, Boca’s management is reportedly dissatisfied with how the situation was handled, fueling ongoing concerns about Gago’s future. These doubts are compounded by the club’s recent exit from the Copa Libertadores.
Fans have also expressed their frustration online, criticizing the decision to leave Palacios out, especially since he had been one of the team’s more effective players in recent weeks. With a demanding stretch of the season ahead, the rift between Gago and Boca’s leadership could prove costly if results don’t improve swiftly.
