Leandro Paredes barely had time to recover from the World Cup final before returning to the pitch. Just five days after Argentina’s defeat to Spain, the former Paris Saint-Germain midfielder and trusted Lionel Messi lieutenant resumed competitive action with Boca Juniors.
Paredes is already back playing at the highest level. The former PSG player took virtually no holiday after featuring in a highly charged final with the Albiceleste last Sunday, even receiving a yellow card only a few minutes after coming on.
Paredes Makes an Immediate Impact for Boca Juniors
During the night from Thursday to Friday, he was already starting for Boca Juniors in the Copa Sudamericana. The Argentine international did not merely return to action: he provided the assist for Miguel Merentiel’s only goal as Boca secured a 1-0 victory over O’Higgins in the first leg of their play-off for a place in the round of 16.
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Having returned to his boyhood club following spells with PSG and AS Roma, Paredes has quickly become a key player again. Despite the fatigue accumulated during the World Cup, the 2022 world champion was determined to help Boca in an important match, once again demonstrating his attachment to the club.
While most international players are still enjoying their holidays after the World Cup, Paredes made a radically different choice. Five days after playing in the final alongside Lionel Messi, he was already back on the pitch and immediately decisive. An express return that perfectly illustrates his commitment and passion for football. Some might call it madness, but we will not go that far!
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