Keeper change: Ubeda’s only tweak for the game against River | OneFootball

Boca has virtually finalized its lineup for next Sunday’s Superclásico against River, with just one forced change compared to the team that has settled in over the past few weeks.

Coach Claudio Úbeda is backing the core group that has delivered results, in a rather unusual lead-up to this kind of match: with no mysteries or major doubts.

The only change will be in goal. The injury to Agustín Marchesín, who suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and now faces a lengthy recovery, opens the door for Leandro Brey to step in.

The young goalkeeper will therefore make his absolute Superclásico debut in a demanding venue like the Monumental.

Beyond this forced change, the coaching staff’s plan is to repeat the starting eleven that just thrashed Barcelona de Ecuador 3-0 in the Copa Libertadores, a result that allowed the La Ribera side to strengthen its hold on the top of its group and extend its unbeaten run to 12 matches.

The team’s overall performance and the individual response of the starters tip the balance toward continuity, despite the physical toll of the midweek international match.

In that regard, Úbeda has a clear stance: keep the structure and trust the players who have been showing consistency. Even with the Superclásico so close, the coach does not plan to make changes for rotation, although he always leaves open the possibility of a last-minute adjustment.

One of the main focuses is also on Exequiel Zeballos, who has already recovered from his injury and recently got some minutes. However, everything suggests he will not start. The coach himself was cautious about his situation and hinted that he wants to ease him back gradually, so his appearance could come off the bench in the second half.

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