Paredes returns to the starting XI, Boca’s line-up set to face Belgrano | OneFootball

Without any stops, Leandro Paredes returned from Miami after the FIFA break with the Argentina National Team and immediately headed to La Bombonera to be part of the starting eleven that Claudio Úbeda tested with Belgrano in mind. What was Boca’s lineup? With the return of the world champion, there was only one change compared to the thrashing against Newell’s.

Due to the sprain of the internal ligament in Alan Velasco’s right knee, an injury that will require about two months of recovery, the coaching staff gave the starting spot back to Carlos Palacios. After a physical discomfort in the pectineus that kept him out of the last two matches, the Chilean will regain his place in the team on Saturday.

Barring any unforeseen events, that will be the only change for Boca ahead of the match at La Bombonera against the Pirata, which will have extra emotional value as it will be the first after the passing of Miguel Ángel Russo, in addition to being crucial for staying in Copa Libertadores spots.

Since Paredes only started against Venezuela and rested last night during the rout of Puerto Rico, he arrived in top physical condition from the Argentina National Team and, as soon as he landed in Ezeiza, rejoined the Xeneize squad to take part in the formal training session at Brandsen 805.

Due to the suspension of the match against Barracas Central, the central midfielder ultimately didn’t miss any games, and looking ahead, the outlook remains encouraging in that regard: it’s likely that Lionel Scaloni won’t call him up for the next FIFA break so he can play with Boca in the decisive stage of the Clausura Tournament.

The Boca lineup that Úbeda fielded with Belgrano in mind Agustín Marchesín; Juan Barinaga, Lautaro Di Lollo, Ayrton Costa, Lautaro Blanco; Brian Aguirre, Rodrigo Battaglia, Leandro Paredes, Carlos Palacios; Miguel Merentiel and Milton Giménez.

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