The new Boca: the role Arruabarrena has in mind for Tomás Aranda | OneFootball

Boca’s football restructuring is already underway under the leadership of Rodolfo Arruabarrena, who is fine-tuning the tactical details of his system. One of the main focuses of the new coaching staff is the development of Tomás Aranda, the young talent who promises to be the compass of Boca’s midfield.

The brand-new coach of the blue and gold club has very high expectations for one of the biggest prospects to come out of the academy. Aranda had become an absolutely key piece in the squad led by Claudio Úbeda until a few months ago, showing a composure far beyond his years. Now, El Vasco Arruabarrena is looking to maximize his strengths and make him the centerpiece of the new midfield.

For a long time, there was speculation about the possibility of placing the young jewel out wide, playing almost as an out-and-out winger. However, the current coaching staff sees it in a completely different way and wants to make the most of his vision in more creative areas. The main objective is for the midfielder to always have the field in front of him so he can unleash his trademark dribbling.

Tomás Aranda will play a leading role in Rodolfo Arruabarrena’s Boca.

According to information revealed by journalist Tati Civiello, the intention is to use him more centrally, operating as an interior on both the left and right. In this way, the youngster would start from the middle of the pitch, mirroring the role of a classic playmaker but with the dynamism demanded by modern football. It is exactly the same playing profile he displayed during his brilliant spell with the reserve team.

Within the coaching staff, they feel that if he is pinned against the touchline, the Xeneize lose a great deal of the attacking volume the player can generate. The idea is clear: they need him to take defenders on with a full view of the field and break lines from the central axis.

The attacking system El Vasco is planning at Boca

With the starting lineup in mind, Arruabarrena is designing a highly ambitious tactical structure with a clear attacking intent. If he ultimately opts for a 4-3-3 system, the midfield could be made up of a high-quality trio with excellent technique. Big names such as Santiago Ascacíbar and Leandro Paredes would be there, joined precisely by Aranda’s flair in the creative zone.

Rodolfo Arruabarrena is putting together his ideal team.

This setup would give the team from La Ribera a much more attacking posture, consistently supplying the front three. The coaching staff trust that this mix of experience and youth will bring immediate results on the pitch.

There is great expectation surrounding what the youngster can bring to the dynamics of the senior squad in this new stage. If he manages to maintain the level he showed in his first matches in the blue and gold shirt, which earned him a debut with the senior national team, he will give a lot of joy to fans excited by his first steps.

The official debut of the semester

In the last few hours, all the details were confirmed for Boca’s official debut in the second half of the year. The Xeneize will face Sarmiento de Junín in the Copa Argentina round of 32. This match, which will mark the start of official competition, will be a real test because there is no tomorrow: if they win, they advance; if they lose, they are out of the tournament.

Boca are holding preseason training in Ezeiza.

The match against Verdolaga will be played on Thursday, July 16, at the Coloso Marcelo Bielsa stadium in the city of Rosario. Kickoff is scheduled for 9:45 p.m., and it will be broadcast on TyC Sports.

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