Boca pick Palacios’ replacement: who steps in against Defensa y Justicia | OneFootball

In the absence of Carlos Palacios due to injury, Boca had to find a replacement, as the native of Renca had been a starter in Miguel Ángel Russo's team. The coaching staff's idea was to repeat the same eleven that started the match against Central Córdoba, but that will not be possible.

Alan Velasco will be the replacement for Carlos Palacios, who suffered an injury during yesterday's practice in Ezeiza and could not complete the training. The Chilean has a strain in the left pectineus muscle and will need between one and three weeks to recover. Therefore, his place on the field will be taken by the former Dallas FC player.

Alan Velasco will be the replacement for Carlos Palacios against Defensa y Justicia.

Velasco has been gaining minutes coming off the bench and is the natural replacement for the Chilean to maintain the playing scheme (4-4-2) without having to change the team's current strategy. Miguel Ángel Russo, who was absent from training during the week due to health issues, decided to maintain the same tactical approach. Thus, he will make only one change to start the match —tomorrow from 7 PM— against the Halcón.

The possible Boca lineup vs Defensa y Justicia

Barring any issues, Boca will line up against Defensa y Justicia with Agustín Marchesín in goal. A back four with Juan Barinaga on the right wing, Lautaro Di Lollo and Ayrton Costa in the central defense, and Lautaro Blanco on the left side.

Boca will make only one change in the lineup.

In the midfield, Brian Aguirre, Leandro Paredes, Rodrigo Battaglia, and Alan Velasco will play. Meanwhile, Miguel Merentiel and Milton Giménez will be the double forwards.

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