Janson, Cavani and Bareiro: Úbeda’s new front line for Boca v Gimnasia | OneFootball

After qualifying in the Copa Argentina against Gimnasia de Chivilcoy, Boca turns the page and returns to a hostile Bombonera, anxious for results, to face Gimnasia de Mendoza for Matchday 8 of the Torneo Apertura. The forward line that Claudio Úbeda is preparing for this match would be a never-before-seen combination, which was unthinkable just a few weeks ago, with Lucas Janson, Edinson Cavani, and Adam Bareiro starting.

Despite his arrival raising doubts among much of the xeneize fanbase, Bareiro seems to have dispelled all concerns with the brace he scored on his debut, which would catapult him into the starting lineup ahead of Miguel Merentiel, who has only recently recovered from his lingering injury. The Paraguayan striker’s goals have placed him in a select group of players who have scored twice in their first match wearing the blue and gold shirt, a group that also includes Diego Armando Maradona, Miguel Brindisi, and Beto Acosta.

Janson’s place in the starting eleven would be another consequence of the match played in Salta. The former Vélez player had one of his best performances since joining the Ribera side and even provided the assist for the first goal. Although he hadn’t seen much playing time until Boca’s wave of injuries, and it was youngsters like Iker Zufiaurre and Gonzalo Gelini who had been getting opportunities, Úbeda would opt for him.

Finally, the other member of the attack would be Cavani, who would return to action after not traveling to the last match to get back to full fitness. The Uruguayan striker will look to win back the fans after being booed and criticized by the crowd in the match against Racing, due to his recent poor performances.

In addition to the news in attack, the other headline is that Leandro Paredes would be back after the sprain that kept him out against the Academia, and he would be captain this Saturday, accompanied in midfield by Williams Alarcón and Santiago Ascacíbar.

In defense, Marcelo Weigandt, Lautaro Di Lollo, Ayrton Costa, and Lautaro Blanco would remain in the starting eleven, with Agustín Marchesín guarding the goal.

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