Juan Roman Riquelme expects to miss Boca Juniors' match on Saturday against Racing because of his latest injury, raising questions about the health of the 32-year midfielder.
Riquelme said on Wednesday his right ankle was healing slowly since he sprained it during Sunday's stunning 4-1 loss against Godoy Cruz in their opening game of the Clausura.
Riquelme had surgery on his left knee in May 2010, played only a handful of games, then missed the final four games of the Apertura with Achilles' tendinitis.
"It has been a long time since I've been healthy," said Riquelme, who played with Barcelona and Villarreal in Spain before returning to Boca in 2007.
Riquelme tried to downplay the injury and said "it's a long season," suggesting he hoped to return for a match in 10 days against All Boys.
