Boca’s possible line-up against Riestra: changes and surprises ahead | OneFootball

Sifón Úbeda isn’t wasting any time and already has the team in mind for the debut in the Torneo Apertura. Boca stepped onto the La Bombonera pitch for a formal training session, where the big news was the presence of Lucas Janson as the main striker due to the sensitive absence of Miguel Merentiel.

The coach confirmed his habit of practicing at El Templo on Thursdays. He wants his players to be fully acclimated to their home turf before taking the field this Sunday at 6:30 p.m. It was an 11 vs 11 scrimmage where the identity he seeks for the Único Grande began to take shape.

The lineup Úbeda fielded.

Between the posts was Agustín Marchesín. The back line was made up of Juan Barinaga and Lautaro Blanco on the flanks, while the central defense featured the duo of Lautaro Di Lollo and Ayrton Costa. A backline that combines youth and the energy needed to defend the Blue and Gold.

In the center circle, one of the novelties appeared: the inclusion of Tomás Belmonte in place of Milton Delgado. The former Lanús man shared the midfield with two experienced players who already excite the fans: Leandro Paredes and Ander Herrera, repeating the formula that started in the friendly against Olimpia.

The attack drew the most attention during practice. In the absence of the "Beast," Sifón put Lucas Janson as center forward. The former Vélez player was accompanied by Changuito Zeballos and Alan Velasco, although the former Dallas man had complete freedom to cut inside and play as a second striker, just as he did in the last warm-up match.

The possible Boca lineup vs Riestra.

Boca is already revving up for the clash against Riestra in a Bombonera that, as always, will be packed for a new start to the year in which hopes are renewed, with the Copa Libertadores as the main dream.

Boca’s Bet on Janson

Miguel Merentiel was the last center forward to get injured, but before that, Xeneize was already dealing with the absences of Edinson Cavani and Milton Giménez. The Matador has lower back pain, while the former Banfield man is suffering from pubalgia.

Lucas Janson has a great chance to prove himself.

With so many absences in the same position, the coach was left without natural options to fill that spot on the field against Deportivo Riestra. That’s why he’ll have to bet on Lucas Janson being able to do his best in a position he knows, but in which he doesn’t particularly stand out.

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