Miguel Merentiel to miss Boca’s Apertura opener | OneFootball

Miguel Merentiel will miss Boca’s Apertura opener against Deportivo Riestra after sustaining a right calf injury in the final pre-season friendly.

According to LaNumer12.com.ar, the 2-1 win over Olimpia of Paraguay offered positives, but Merentiel had to come off after 15 minutes.

The pain persisted after the match in San Nicolás. Subsequent tests confirmed a muscle problem in his right calf, with the official medical bulletin still awaited for full details.

Claudio Úbeda must now identify a replacement. With limited options on the bench, he turned to Lucas Janson, the former Vélez and Tigre forward, during the friendly.

Edinson Cavani has been undergoing treatment to ease long-standing lumbago pain, while Milton Giménez is dealing with pubalgia and would not be involved.

Lucas Janson could lead the line at La Bombonera on Sunday against Riestra. Training sessions in the coming days will be crucial as Úbeda decides whether to risk Cavani or back Janson.

Source: LaNumer12.com.ar