Weigandt out, two forced changes: Boca's likely XI v Cruzeiro | OneFootball

Úbeda is considering three changes for the Xeneize’s key Group D clash in the continental tournament.

At La Bombonera, on Matchday 5 of Group D in the Conmebol Libertadores Cup, Boca host Cruzeiro in a crucial match, as they must take all three points to stay firmly in the race to qualify for the round of 16 of the continental competition.

For this match, Xeneize coach Claudio Úbeda is thinking about three changes compared to the team that lost 1-0 to Barcelona in Ecuador. One is for footballing reasons, while the other two are forced, due to suspension and injury respectively.

First of all, the player set to come out of the team is Marcelo Weigandt. ‘Chelo’, criticized by the fans for his poor performances, will make way, with Malcom Braida coming in at right-back, just as happened in the elimination against Huracán in the Apertura Tournament round of 16.

Moving into midfield, the first forced change will come there, because Santiago Ascacibar, who was sent off in Ecuador, will not be available for this match. Tomás Belmonte will take his place, sharing that area of the pitch with Leandro Paredes and Milton Delgado.

Finally, there will also be a change up front. Milton Giménez, who started against Barcelona, has a heel problem, so he will not be able to play and his place will be taken by Ángel Romero, who will be part of the front two alongside Miguel Merentiel.

Boca’s possible lineup to face Cruzeiro in the Copa Libertadores

With that in mind, Úbeda’s side would take the field with: Leandro Brey; Malcom Braida, Lautaro Di Lollo, Ayrton Costa, Lautaro Blanco; Tomás Belmonte, Milton Delgado, Leandro Paredes; Tomás Aranda; Miguel Merentiel and Ángel Romero.

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