Alvaro Montero faces dilemma between Boca Juniors and Colombia duty

Goalkeeper Alvaro Montero is facing a difficult dilemma as his club commitments with Boca Juniors clash with the upcoming FIFA international window. The Colombian goalkeeper, who has become an essential part of the Argentine side, risks missing critical matches at the end of the season.

Colombia head coach Nestor Lorenzo is expected to include Montero in the squad for the friendlies against Chile on November 13 and 17. However, this schedule conflicts with Boca's semifinal in the Copa Argentina against Banfield, slated for November 14, and their preparation for the Copa Sudamericana final against Atletico Mineiro on November 21.

Montero acknowledged the complexity of the situation, confirming that he is in communication with the national team's coaching staff. There is a recent precedent for this issue, as Montero previously missed a Copa Argentina quarterfinal due to international duty. On that occasion, the club prioritized the national team call-up, following discussions between club leadership and the national staff.

There is speculation that Lorenzo could potentially release the goalkeeper after the first friendly, allowing him to rejoin Boca for the continental final. The situation remains uncertain until the official squad list is confirmed, leaving the player and his club waiting for a resolution that balances national team needs with the high-stakes period for Boca Juniors.