Arruabarrena weighing rotation for Boca’s trip to Platense | OneFootball

Rodolfo Arruabarrena is weighing changes for Boca Juniors’ trip to Platense, managing workloads after a 3-1 first leg win over Recoleta. According to LaNumer12.com.ar, the head coach intends to spread minutes to protect his squad.

With a congested schedule on multiple fronts, the staff plan strategic rest that will hand minutes to those short of action. The board back the approach, the squad depth was built for this kind of run.

Speaking after beating Recoleta, Arruabarrena said the staff would review things in the coming days and that some changes were likely. He noted several regulars have logged heavy minutes across three or four matches.

He added that everyone wants to play and those left out feel upset, which he sees as normal. The coaches will analyse across the week and study Platense, who face Coquimbo Unido in the Libertadores, before he picks what he believes is best.

The opponent analysis will shape the starting XI and competition for places remains healthy. Arruabarrena will be opposite Martín Palermo on the touchline.

The Liga Profesional de Fútbol set the Zone A, fifth round fixture in the Torneo Clausura for Saturday 15 August at 21:15 at the Estadio Ciudad de Vicente López, with 5,000 visiting fans permitted. Jorge Baliño will referee with assistants Miguel Savorani and Iván Aliende, Alejandro Porticella is fourth official and VAR will be Lucas Novelli and Gastón Suarez. TNT Sports will broadcast.

Source: LaNumer12.com.ar

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