Boca name squad for Cruzeiro clash | OneFootball

Claudio Ubeda has called up 23 players for the Xeneize’s key match as they look to reach the round of 16.

Boca already has everything set for the crucial clash against Cruzeiro. On Matchday 5 of the Copa Libertadores group stage, the Xeneize return to La Bombonera needing a win over the Brazilians to take a major step toward qualification. An unfavorable result this Tuesday from 9:30 p.m. would seriously complicate the situation.

Compared to the last squad list he submitted for the loss to Huracán in the Torneo Apertura round of 16, the most important absence is Adam Bareiro. Due to a double muscle tear, the Paraguayan will not be available, and Lucas Janson takes his place on the list.

Another significant absentee is Santiago Ascacibar, who was sent off in the defeat to Barcelona in Ecuador after kicking an opponent in the head. The former Estudiantes man is unavailable, which is why Tomás Belmonte is shaping up to start this Tuesday at La Bombonera.

On this occasion, Ubeda decided to leave goalkeeper Fernando Rodríguez out. Although Brey and García are the two listed on the team sheet, the coach had usually kept the habit of taking 3 goalkeepers to international matches to deal with any unforeseen issue. This time, there are only two.

Boca’s squad to host Cruzeiro

Boca’s possible lineup vs. Cruzeiro

Based on what he tried out in the last training session, Boca could line up 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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