Barinaga and Merentiel doubts after win over Barracas Central | OneFootball

On the rest day following the important victory against Barracas Central, Boca's current concern revolves around the two players who finished the match with physical issues. Juan Barinaga, with a muscle strain, and Miguel Merentiel, with a knock, will be evaluated this Wednesday upon returning to training to see if they are fit to play against Estudiantes next Sunday.

In a very intense match, filled with fouls, where El Guapo ended with five yellow cards and one expulsion, the outcome for the Xeneize was two players with physical issues. Both starters for almost the entire Clausura, Claudio Úbeda hopes to count on both for the clash in La Plata.

The main concern is Barinaga. The right-back, who secured his spot from the third matchday, was replaced due to a muscle strain by Luis Advíncula 13 minutes into the second half. Depending on his progress in these first hours post-match, it will be decided if medical tests are necessary. If the diagnosis sidelines him, the Peruvian appears to be the most logical option.

Merentiel's case, at first glance, seems more straightforward. The Uruguayan received a knock and, after his goal, left the field at the 32nd minute of the second half. Initially, he should have no problems rejoining practice, but they will see how he returns after the rest day. If he doesn't make it, Exequiel Zeballos is ready, while Edinson Cavani continues seeking medical clearance.

For the match against Estudiantes, Boca will not have Leandro Paredes, who was booked for the fifth time in this Clausura and must serve a one-match suspension. With the superclásico on the horizon, one of the focuses of the visit to La Plata will be on Lautaro di Lollo, with four yellow cards; if he receives one more, he will miss the match against River.

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