Cavani returns after 77 days, Boca squad named to face Platense | OneFootball

Boca Jrs. has everything ready to host Platense this Sunday at 19:30 at La Bombonera. Claudio Úbeda has finalized the list of players called up for the match against the Calamar, which includes some changes compared to the one presented before the defeat against Vélez.

The big news is the return of Edinson Cavani. The Uruguayan is part of his first squad of the year and could play an official match again. It should be remembered that his last appearance was on November 30, in the 1-0 victory against Argentinos Jrs., where he played 27 minutes. Another returning player is Lucas Janson, who was a starter in the first match as a center forward and then was added to the list of absentees due to a grade 2 muscle injury in the left oblique abdominal muscle.

The coach tested him as a starter, and it remains to be decided if he will start at the Alberto J. Armando Stadium. Those still out are Carlos Palacios and Lucas Blondel. The Chilean is not yet 100% physically, while the right-back remains sidelined due to the coach's tactical decision.

Boca's squad for hosting Platense

Goalkeepers: Agustín Marchesín, Leandro Brey, and Javier García.

Defenders: Juan Barinaga, Marcelo Weigandt, Nicolás Figal, Lautaro Di Lollo, Ayrton Costa, Marco Pellegrino, Lautaro Blanco, and Malcom Braida.

Midfielders: Leandro Paredes, Milton Delgado, Santiago Ascacibar, Tomás Belmonte, Williams Alarcón, Kevin Zenón, and Tomás Aranda.

Forwards: Lucas Janson, Miguel Merentiel, Ángel Romero, Edinson Cavani, Iker Zufiaurre, and Gonzalo Gelini.

Boca's probable starting 11 to host Platense

Unless there are last-minute surprises, Boca could face Vélez with Agustín Marchesín; Juan Barinaga, Lautaro Di Lollo, Ayrton Costa, Lautaro Blanco; Santiago Ascacibar, Leandro Paredes, Williams Alarcón; Lucas Janson, Miguel Merentiel, and Ángel Romero.

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