Lucas Blondel sidelined by Russo, asks to play with reserves to get minutes | OneFootball

While the Boca squad prepares to visit Defensa y Justicia after the draw against Central Córdoba, Lucas Blondel asked to play in the reserve team in order to get some playing time, something he hasn't had with the first team for a while.

Lucas Blondel requested permission from the coaching staff to move down to the reserve division and join the squad led by Mariano Herrón. The youngsters will face Newell's Old Boys this afternoon for the eleventh round of the Torneo Clausura Proyección, and they will do so with the presence of the right back who previously played for Tigre.

Lucas Blondel will play in the reserves

The player was sidelined by Miguel Ángel Russo and has never been used by the coach since his arrival, despite previously alternating with Luis Advíncula. The spot was taken by Juan Barinaga, who had little involvement under the previous management with Fernando Gago.

Lucas Blondel has not played any minutes with Russo on Boca's bench. He was on the bench against Auckland City in the Club World Cup but did not come on, and the same happened against Argentinos, Unión, and Atlético Tucumán in the domestic league. The last match played by the 29-year-old player was on May 19 against Independiente. Now, he will have the chance to gain match fitness with Boca's reserve team.

Lucas Blondel will play against Newell's in the reserves

The match between Boca and Newell’s, corresponding to round 11 of the Torneo Clausura Proyección de Reserva, will be played this Wednesday, September 24, starting at 7:00 p.m. at Boca’s training ground in Ezeiza.

The reserves are coming off a 0-0 draw against Defensa y Justicia.

The match can be watched on LPF Play and will be refereed by Manuel Prieto, who will be assisted by Joaquín Fraga and Fabrizio Osorio. The fourth official will be Nazareno Galeano.

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