Merentiel returns, Boca squad named for Vélez clash | OneFootball

Claudio Úbeda announced the list of Boca players called up to visit Vélez, with the return of Miguel Merentiel standing out. The Uruguayan will be part of the squad and is also expected to start at the José Amalfitani stadium.

The Xeneize squad held their final training session before Sunday’s match in Liniers. The coaching staff finalized tactical and physical details for the game, which will kick off at 22:15 as part of the fourth round of the 2026 Apertura Tournament.

After the practice, the coach revealed which players are already in the squad, awaiting the clash against Guillermo Barros Schelotto’s Fortín. The return of Merentiel is significant due to his importance to the team and the many injuries currently affecting the squad.

The team is looking for another victory.

The one who will have to keep waiting is Edinson Cavani. The Matador trained well with the group throughout the week, but the coach chose not to rush his return to the pitch and decided he would not be included in the squad.

Boca’s squad for the match vs Vélez

Possible starting lineup

Xeneize would take the field in Liniers with 3 changes.

If there are no further issues, the team would make three changes compared to those who started against Newell’s in the previous round. In midfield, Milton Delgado would come in for the injured Ander Herrera. Kevin Zenón would take the place of Iker Zufiaurre (in a different position), while Miguel Merentiel would replace Exequiel Zeballos, who is also injured.

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