Úbeda picks Merentiel's partner: Boca’s options to face Platense | OneFootball

Miguel Merentiel has put the muscle tear he suffered during preseason behind him and will start for Boca against Platense. The question is who will accompany him up front in a team affected by several injuries.

The Uruguayan returned to action in the defeat against Vélez in Liniers and is set to start again on Sunday at La Bombonera. Claudio Úbeda will not be able to count on Exequiel Zeballos or Alan Velasco, both sidelined with physical problems, and is considering alternatives to complete the attacking line.

At the Amalfitani, Iker Zufiaurre partnered with Merentiel until he was replaced by Gonzalo Gelini. Zufiaurre scored Boca's only goal that night and is one of the options to start against El Calamar. Both young players, who did not take part in preseason with the first team, have gained ground in recent weeks.

Another option is Lucas Janson, who has recovered from a muscle tear and is already training normally with the group. Ángel Romero is also available, a recent signing who has yet to start and could have his first chance from the beginning.

With Merentiel as the fixed reference point, Úbeda will have to decide in the coming hours who will accompany him in an attack that is seeking more consistency at the start of the tournament.

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