Cavani returns after 77 days, Boca squad named to face Platense | OneFootball

Boca Jrs. has everything ready to host Platense this Sunday at 7:30 PM at La Bombonera. Claudio Úbeda has finalized the list of players called up for the match against El Calamar, which features some changes compared to the one presented before the defeat against Vélez.

The big news is the return of Edinson Cavani. The Uruguayan is part of his first squad of the year and could play an official match again. It’s worth remembering that his last appearance was on November 30, in the 1-0 win over Argentinos Jrs., where he played 27 minutes. The other player returning is Lucas Janson, who started as center forward in the first match and then joined the list of absentees due to a grade 2 muscle injury in his left abdominal oblique.

The coach tried him out as a starter and it remains to be decided whether he will start at the Estadio Alberto J. Armando. Those who remain out are Carlos Palacios and Lucas Blondel. The Chilean is still not 100% physically, while the right back continues to be left out due to a tactical decision by the coach.

Boca’s squad for the match against Platense

Goalkeepers: Agustín Marchesín, Leandro Brey, and Javier García.

Defenders: Juan Barinaga, Marcelo Weigandt, Nicolás Figal, Lautaro Di Lollo, Ayrton Costa, Marco Pellegrino, Lautaro Blanco, and Malcom Braida.

Midfielders: Leandro Paredes, Milton Delgado, Santiago Ascacibar, Tomás Belmonte, Williams Alarcón, Kevin Zenón, and Tomás Aranda.

Forwards: Lucas Janson, Miguel Merentiel, Ángel Romero, Edinson Cavani, Iker Zufiaurre, and Gonzalo Gelini.

Boca’s probable starting 11 to face Platense

Barring any last-minute surprises, Boca could face Vélez with Agustín Marchesín; Juan Barinaga, Lautaro Di Lollo, Ayrton Costa, Lautaro Blanco; Santiago Ascacibar, Leandro Paredes, Williams Alarcón; Lucas Janson, Miguel Merentiel, and Ángel Romero.

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