Miguel Merentiel misses Boca’s Apertura opener | OneFootball

The Uruguayan Miguel Merentiel suffered an injury in Boca's last preseason friendly and will not make it to the debut in the Apertura Tournament against Deportivo Riestra. Xeneize loses a key player in their attack.

The 2-1 victory over Olimpia of Paraguay left good impressions on the coaching staff due to the team's performance. However, the discomfort suffered by Miguel Merentiel, which forced him to request a substitution just 15 minutes into the first half, left a bitter taste.

The calf pain persisted in the hours following the match played in San Nicolás. Upon returning and after resting, the Uruguayan had to undergo tests to determine if there was an injury, and the worst-case scenario was confirmed.

The Beast will miss the debut against Riestra.

The Uruguayan striker has a muscle injury in the calf of his right leg, but we will have to wait for the official medical report to know firsthand what the tests he underwent in the last few hours revealed.

Miguel Merentiel out, who will replace him?

With the Beast sidelined, Claudio Úbeda will have to look for a replacement. Considering that there were very few options on the bench yesterday and he decided to use Lucas Janson, the former Vélez and Tigre player could also be the one to take his place at La Bombonera.

It is worth remembering that Edinson Cavani underwent treatment to address the pain caused by the lower back pain he has been dealing with for weeks. Meanwhile, Milton Giménez has a groin injury and is unlikely to play.

Janson could play as a number 9.

Thus, Lucas Janson could be Boca's center forward to face Riestra on Sunday at La Bombonera. The upcoming training sessions will be key for Úbeda to decide whether to risk Cavani or go with Janson.

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