Claudio Úbeda’s likely starting XI to face Estudiantes de La Plata | OneFootball

Claudio Úbeda has everything ready for Sunday’s visit to Estudiantes, a fiery challenge both because of the opponent and what’s at stake for Boca to stay in Copa Libertadores spots in the annual standings. Without Leandro Paredes, who is suspended, the xeneize coach once again confirmed the same team as in Thursday’s practice at La Bombonera, which features two changes compared to the last match.

The first surprise is, precisely, the replacement for the world champion. Tomás Belmonte won the battle over Ander Herrera and would return to the starting lineup after ten matches, according to a new tactical drill in Friday morning’s training session.

The former Lanús player had suffered a muscle tear that kept him out of four Clausura Tournament matches, and now returns to the starting eleven, since the coaching staff believes that the Basque, who has made four positive substitute appearances in a row, is still not ready to play the full 90 minutes.

What’s the other news? Exequiel Zeballos, who was a standout in the win against Barracas Central after coming on in the second half, earned his place in the starting lineup against Pincha in place of Williams Alarcón, who raised doubts last Monday.

With Chango, the coach would once again opt for a natural winger, something he had been doing with Brian Aguirre on the right flank and changed against Guapo. In this case, the dynamic forward will play on the left wing as a kind of midfielder/winger, just as he excelled in the last match.

And Edinson Cavani? He will not be included in the squad again and is aiming to be available for Boca in the Superclásico. The club announced a few days ago that “he has inflammation of the right psoas bursa, which is delaying his return to training with the group.” Therefore, his situation remains day-to-day, and for now, he remains sidelined.

The Boca starting eleven that Úbeda tested with Estudiantes in mind

Agustín Marchesín; Juan Barinaga, Lautaro Di Lollo, Ayrton Costa, Lautaro Blanco; Carlos Palacios, Tomás Belmonte, Milton Delgado, Exequiel Zeballos; Milton Giménez and Miguel Merentiel.

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