Barinaga and Merentiel doubts after win over Barracas Central | OneFootball

On the rest day following the important victory against Barracas Central, Boca's current concern is about the two players who ended the match with physical issues. Juan Barinaga, with a muscle strain, and Miguel Merentiel, with a knock, will be evaluated this Wednesday when they return to training to see if they are fit to play against Estudiantes next Sunday.

In a very intense match, filled with fouls, where the Guapo ended with five yellow cards and one expulsion, the toll for the Xeneize was two players with physical issues. Both starters throughout almost the entire Clausura, Claudio Úbeda hopes to have both available for the match in La Plata.

The main concern is Barinaga. The right-back, who secured his position from the third matchday, was replaced due to a muscle strain by Luis Advíncula 13 minutes into the second half. Depending on his progress in these first hours post-match, it will be decided if he needs to undergo medical tests. If the diagnosis rules him out, the Peruvian appears to be the most logical option.

Merentiel's case, at first glance, seems more straightforward. The Uruguayan received a knock and, after scoring his goal, left the field at the 32nd minute of the second half. Initially, he shouldn't have problems rejoining practice, but they will see how he returns after the rest day. If he doesn't make it, Exequiel Zeballos is ready, while Edinson Cavani is still seeking medical clearance.

For the match against Estudiantes, Boca will not have Leandro Paredes, who was booked for the fifth time in this Clausura and must serve a one-match suspension. With the superclásico in sight, one of the focal points of the visit to La Plata will be Lautaro di Lollo, with four yellow cards; if he receives one more, he will miss the match against River.

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