Úbeda needs them: the manager reveals when the new signings could debut | OneFootball

After Boca's defeat against Estudiantes de la Plata, Claudio Úbeda analyzed the team's performance. It was a 2-1 loss at the Estadio Uno against the team from La Plata, which found the advantage against a rival that was not up to the circumstances.

No one was happy with Boca's level, as the best part of the match came from the youth players who had to step in due to a lack of options. In this context, the Sifón was asked about Ángel Romero and Santiago Ascacibar, who are waiting to know when their debut with the Xeneize will be.

Úbeda will have to change some things in the lineup for the match against Newell's. Photo: Gerónimo Marino/La Número 12

"Hopefully, he can be available as soon as possible", was Úbeda's wish, referring mainly to the Paraguayan attacker. "He has had two training sessions with us since he arrived", he noted, but then emphasized that he hopes "we can count on him to have him available, hopefully for the next match".

In the same vein, he announced that both Romero and Ascacibar, if they show good performances in practice, would have the chance to debut against Newell's. The match against La Lepra will be this Sunday, February 1st at La Bombonera from 19:15, corresponding to the third round of Zone A of the Torneo Apertura 2026.

Who will leave Úbeda's starting eleven?

The big question now is who will make way for the reinforcements if Claudio Úbeda considers they are ready to join the starting eleven against the Rosario team. Santiago Ascacibar seems likely to take the place of Tomás Belmonte, who has had somewhat inconsistent performances.

On the other hand, Ángel Romero could be the ideal option to fill the position where Boca has suffered the most losses this year. Without Edinson Cavani, Milton Giménez, Miguel Merentiel, or Lucas Janson, against Estudiantes they had to improvise with Iker Zufiaurre. Thus, it could be the ideal moment for the Paraguayan, who should be the best option to occupy the center-forward position given the absences.

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