Arruabarrena welcomes back 2 key players for the Clásico with Racing | OneFootball

Ahead of Boca’s crucial clash against Racing in the Copa Argentina quarterfinals, Rodolfo Arruabarrena surprised many by including Rodrigo Battaglia and Ayrton Costa in the squad list, two key players who have recovered from their respective injuries. With a large delegation of 28 players traveling to Rosario, the blue-and-gold club will look to make a statement and book its place in the semifinals of the national competition.

The Boca side will head to Rosario with an expanded squad for a match that could shape the course of the semester. Among the 28 players chosen by the coach, the main news is the return of Rodrigo Battaglia and Ayrton Costa, who successfully completed the final stage of their rehabilitation processes.

Although both players offer excellent options for the coach’s system, their immediate situations differ when it comes to the final match sheet. The coaching staff is considering having the center-back take a place among the substitutes to add defensive options, while the midfielder will rejoin the group for match rhythm, though he is unlikely to make the bench.

Battaglia and Costa travel to Rosario.

The downside to these returns for the club from La Ribera is the significant absence of Álvaro Montero. The goalkeeper was called up by the Colombian national team for the FIFA international window, leaving young Leandro Brey with full responsibility between the posts.

Arruabarrena decides Boca’s lineup

With this outlook, Vasco Arruabarrena will keep the core starting lineup that has been gaining minutes in the competition. Boca’s likely lineup to take the field would be Leandro Brey in goal; Leandro Lozano, Lautaro Di Lollo, Facundo Herrera and Lautaro Blanco in defense; Santiago Ascacibar, Leandro Paredes and Milton Delgado in midfield for ball-winning and creation; while Leonel Flores, Miguel Merentiel and Alan Velasco will make up the attacking trio.

Vasco would make just one change: Brey for Montero. Photo: Gerónimo Marino/La Número 12.

This crucial Copa Argentina quarterfinal clash will be played this Sunday, September 27, starting at 5:00 PM at the Gigante de Arroyito Stadium, with Andrés Gariano as referee and Lucas Novelli on VAR. The match will be broadcast live on TyC Sports, on a day when the Xeneize will be seeking a win to strengthen its title hopes.

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