Boca announce squad for Belgrano clash, key player missing | OneFootball

Boca’s squad list to face Belgrano, the first since Miguel Ángel Russo’s passing, gave plenty to talk about. Edinson Cavani will miss another match, Alan Velasco is ruled out due to injury and, moreover, the list signaled the end of two cycles: Ignacio Miramón and Frank Fabra. Among the additions, Lucas Blondel’s return stands out.

Although it was already expected, the call-up for Saturday at 6 p.m. at La Bombonera is shorter than usual: just 24 players, with several absences due to physical issues, but also with a clear message that others will no longer be considered.

Velasco, who played well against Newell’s, suffered a strain in the medial ligament of his right knee and could miss the rest of the Clausura Tournament. His place will be taken by Carlos Palacios, who has put behind the physical discomfort that sidelined him for the matches against Defensa and Newell’s. It will be the only change in Boca’s starting eleven, as Leandro Paredes returned in optimal condition.

The late bad news has to do with Cavani. El Matador will miss his fourth consecutive match due to a psoas injury in his right leg (although he was on the bench against Newell’s). The intention is for him to return in the rescheduled match against Barracas Central, finally set for next Monday, October 27, and to be able to finish the Clausura Tournament on the field.

Miramón and Fabra? They will no longer be called up by Úbeda for the remainder of 2025. They haven’t been used by the coaching staff, their contracts end in December, and they will leave Xeneize. The midfielder’s loan from Lille ends and he will not be purchased by Boca, where he played just 20 matches in a year and a half. For his part, the Colombian will also not see a renewal and will leave as a free agent after nine years.

On the other end is Lucas Blondel, who is called up again after playing two matches with the reserves following his absence from recent squads and lack of match fitness. In Wednesday’s practice match, Úbeda decided to try him further up the field, in a position similar to the one Brian Aguirre is currently occupying.

The possible Boca lineup vs. Belgrano, for the Clausura Tournament Agustín Marchesín; Juan Barinaga, Lautaro Di Lollo, Ayrton Costa, Lautaro Blanco; Rodrigo Battaglia, Leandro Paredes, Carlos Palacios, Brian Aguirre; Miguel Merentiel, Milton Giménez. Coach: Claudio Úbeda.

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