Besides Paredes: the Boca star facing a last shot at the World Cup | OneFootball

Xeneize managed to recover at just the right moment and is experiencing a much better end of the year than expected. After the turbulence during Fernando Gago's tenure, today there is a sense of optimism both in Ezeiza and at Boca.

A major reason for this positive present is Leandro Paredes, who returned to the club after his stint in Europe. The midfielder is in a good position at Xeneize, which gives him extra points to be included in Lionel Scaloni's squad list for next year's World Cup, to be held in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

Due to the poor sporting moment suffered by the blue and gold team, it was unlikely to imagine another name at the World Cup besides the former Juventus and Roma player, but there is one who is playing his last cards to represent his country: Miguel Merentiel.

Miguel Merentiel wants to be at the next World Cup representing Uruguay.

Boca's top scorer was part of Marcelo Bielsa's first call-ups for Uruguay, but lost ground over time. Like almost everyone in the squad, he is starting to raise his level and reconnect with the back of the net.

It’s not far-fetched to think that if he finishes the year well and maintains his form in the six months leading up to the World Cup, he could wear La Celeste again.

Merentiel's numbers in 2025

The Uruguayan striker is Boca's top scorer of the year. In 40 appearances with the blue and gold, including the local league, Club World Cup, Pre-Libertadores, and Copa Argentina, he scored 13 goals and provided 4 assists.

Merentiel’s last goal for Boca: against River in the Superclásico.

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