Marchesín impresses in training, could start for Boca | OneFootball

Just when it seemed that Leandro Brey was going to have his first start for Boca after 229 days, the last practice of the week threw a surprise: Agustín Marchesín responded very well to the demands and it is not ruled out that he will continue as a starter in the visit to Rosario Central.

In that clash with the Aldosivi forward in the 90th minute, the 37-year-old goalkeeper suffered a tear in his right calf and had to be replaced for the final moments of Boca's third consecutive victory. The timelines indicated that he would need at least three weeks of recovery, but 12 days after his injury, he participated normally in this morning's training and put himself forward to be at the Gigante de Arroyito.

Miguel Ángel Russo, back in training after fortunately overcoming a urinary infection, will be the one to make the final decision. In principle, both players will travel to Rosario, like practically the entire squad, and the coach will evaluate whether it is worth taking the risk with his starting goalkeeper or if he chooses to be cautious and give the 22-year-old a chance.

There have always been high expectations placed on Brey at Boca, but when he was given the position at the end of 2024 he left some doubts. They still believe he can be the owner of the goal in the future, but today Marchesín is one of the leaders of the squad and is an undisputed starter.

As for the rest of the team, there will be no news. Despite the fact that Marco Pellegrino is again available to Russo, and that his level has always been very good, Ayrton Costa will continue as a starter in the position of second central marker. In addition, it is expected that Tomás Belmonte and Ander Herrera will be back on the list of concentrated, with chances of going to the bench after overcoming their respective tears.

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