Domínguez leaves out Ascacibar, clear sign his move to Boca is imminent | OneFootball

Eduardo Domínguez began to outline the team with the upcoming match against Boca in mind, and the main news was the absence of Santiago Ascacibar. With the negotiation for his departure still pending resolution but very close to being finalized, the coach decided to try a formation without the central midfielder, in a context marked by absences, injuries, and imminent decisions in the transfer market.

In the practice session, the strategist from La Plata arranged the following eleven: Fabricio Iacovich; Eric Meza, Santiago Núñez, Leandro González Pirez, and Gastón Benedetti or Eros Mancuso; Mikel Amondarain, Ezequiel Piovi, and Cristian Medina; Joaquín Tobio Burgos, Guido Carrillo, and Fabricio Pérez. The most notable absence was the aforementioned Ascacibar, whose immediate future seems linked to the Xeneize, although the transfer is not yet finalized.

The coach's decision responds to a transitional scenario. Ascacibar was not pushed while talks between clubs continue, and Domínguez began to look for alternatives in the midfield to avoid being unprotected in a key match.

This situation is compounded by other important news. Fernando Muslera remains injured, which is why Iacovich once again took the goal in practice. Additionally, Cetré is very close to becoming a reinforcement for Athletico Paranaense, representing another significant loss for the squad.

Meanwhile, the club is advancing in signings: Tomás Palacios will sign shortly, which will be an effort to strengthen the defense for what lies ahead. In the meantime, the coach is trying to maintain a competitive base amid a market that continues to directly impact the team's formation.

With several pieces in motion and pending decisions, the coach is starting to adjust names and roles, knowing that the clash against Boca is approaching and that he might face it with a different team than he imagined weeks ago.

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