With 8 changes: Boca's possible line-up vs Independiente | OneFootball

After the important 1-0 win over Universidad Católica in Chile in the Copa Libertadores, Boca shifted gears and turned its focus to the local tournament. The Xeneize will host Independiente at La Bombonera on matchday 14 of the Torneo Apertura, and coach Claudio Úbeda has in mind a team with many changes to cope with the demanding run of matches.

With the aim of managing workloads and protecting the squad’s fitness, Sifón plans to make eight changes from the eleven who started in the continental competition. The Xeneize coach will change the goalkeeper, the entire defense, key pieces in midfield, and one forward.

One of the biggest pieces of news ahead of the clásico is the return of Agustín Marchesín. The goalkeeper recovered from a muscle injury to his adductor in record time and will be back between the posts in place of Leandro Brey. In defense, the overhaul will be total: Juan Barinaga, Nicolás Figal, Marco Pellegrino, and Malcom Braida will come in.

Úbeda is planning many changes. Photo: Rodrigo Arangua/AFP via Getty Images.

In midfield, the rotation is partly strategic and partly forced. Leandro Paredes will not be available against the Rojo because he picked up his fifth yellow card in the match against Talleres and must serve a one-match suspension.

With this significant absence, the midfield will be reshaped with the inclusion of Tomás Belmonte and the class of Ander Herrera, while Santiago Ascacíbar and Tomás Aranda will remain in the starting lineup. Finally, up front, Milton Giménez will come in to partner Adam Bareiro, giving the "Beast" Merentiel a rest after the international exertion.

8 changes compared to the team that started the match in Chile.

Boca’s possible lineup vs. Independiente

With that in mind, Boca’s possible team to host Independiente at home would be the following.

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