Claudio Úbeda may ditch the double striker for the trip to Barracas Central | OneFootball

Claudio Úbeda, Boca Juniors' head coach, is considering making changes to the lineup for the visit to Barracas Central, for the rescheduled matchday 12 of the 2025 Clausura Tournament. Breaking up the double striker formation is a possibility for “Sifón”.

The squad completed another training session ahead of the match against El Guapo, which was rescheduled due to the passing of Miguel Ángel Russo. Xeneize has turned the page and wants to leave behind the defeat suffered against Belgrano of Córdoba at home.

Claudio Úbeda has still not been able to count on Edinson Cavani, who continues to train separately due to the injury he suffered to his psoas, which has kept him off the field since September 18.

Cavani continues to train separately.

In the absence of Edinson Cavani, who was a starter until his injury, and due to the lack of effectiveness shown by Miguel Merentiel and Milton Giménez in the last match, the coach is considering breaking up the double striker formation that has been in place for some time.

Claudio Úbeda, between adding a midfielder or a forward

If the head coach decides to break up the attacking duo, the one who would remain up front would be Miguel Merentiel. In that case, the most likely change at the moment is to add another midfielder. Ander Herrera, Milton Delgado, Williams Alarcón, and Kevin Zenón are the players with the best chances of joining the team if this option is chosen. If he goes this route, the formation will be 4-2-3-1.

Boca is looking for tactical alternatives.

Another alternative is to add another forward and start the match with a 4-3-3, something this coaching staff has already implemented on occasion. In this option, Exequiel Zeballos would join the attack, as they were pleased with his performance coming off the bench against Belgrano.

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