Paredes' return to training is a significant development for Boca, who are set to face Lanús in the Bombonera. The Argentine midfielder has been out of action due to a muscle injury, but it appears he is now back in contention for a starting spot. This would be a welcome boost for the team, who are already dealing with several injuries and suspensions.
Since his return to Boca in 2025, Paredes has only started as a substitute five times. His first return to action was against Unión, when he entered the game around the 20th minute of the second half and played for about half an hour. He then returned from a lesion in the ankle against Gimnasia de Mendoza and started on the bench to not overexert his recovery. Paredes' third return to action was against Talleres, when he entered the game at 61 minutes after playing 53 minutes with the Argentina national team against Zambia.
It's worth noting that Paredes has never been a substitute under Rodolfo Arruabarrena, who has only replaced him twice: against Estudiantes and against Platense. This suggests that Arruabarrena values Paredes' contributions to the team and is likely to give him a starting spot if he is fit.
The decision on whether to start Paredes or not will ultimately be up to Arruabarrena, who will need to consider the team's upcoming fixtures, including the quarterfinals of the Copa Sudamericana against San Pablo. With Paredes back in contention, Boca will be hoping to get a boost from his return to action.