Xeneize in turmoil: Emergency training, stat questions squad's future | OneFootball

The current situation of Boca Juniors away from La Bombonera has gone from being a negative streak to an alarming statistic. After the 2-1 defeat this Sunday against Vélez, led by Guillermo Barros Schelotto, the team managed by Claudio Úbeda suffered its nineteenth setback as a visitor in the last two years. With a double from Matías Pellegrini, the "Fortín" exposed the shortcomings of a team that has yet to win away from home in this Apertura Tournament and remains in fifth position with just six points.

The crisis of results away from their stadium is deep. Since February 18, 2024, when they lost to Lanús, the "Xeneize" has played 43 matches on foreign soil, managing to collect only 37% of the points at stake. The balance of this period is critical:

(Fact: The last away victory dates back to November 2 against Estudiantes de La Plata).

No rest and focused on the market

Following the poor performance in Liniers, coach Claudio Úbeda made a drastic decision: he canceled the planned day off for the squad on Monday. The players were called to train this afternoon, immediately starting preparations for the match next Sunday at 19:30 against Platense at La Bombonera. The coaching staff seeks to urgently correct errors before leaving home again on Wednesday, March 3, to face Lanús once more.

In parallel with the activity on the field, the management is speeding up efforts to strengthen the attack. There is a verbal agreement with Edwuin Cetré, a Colombian forward currently playing for Estudiantes de La Plata. His arrival is seen as the main bet to renew the offense and reverse this complex football moment.

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