Milton Giménez set to lead Boca’s attack in place of Cavani | OneFootball

As is customary with Miguel Ángel Russo, Thursday football at La Bombonera sets the tone for Boca's lineup for the weekend. And this was no exception, with the big news being that Edison Cavani did not participate and is confirmed to be out for the match against Central Córdoba on Sunday due to injury.

The Uruguayan suffered a strain in his right psoas, according to the club's medical department in a statement, which prevented him from training and will sideline him for the match against the Ferroviario. His replacement? The captain's spot in the forward line, alongside Miguel Merentiel, was taken by Milton Giménez.

Unless there are unforeseen events or a change in Russo's plans, the idea is for the 29-year-old center forward to start at La Bombonera to maintain the system—and style—that has recently prevailed in the Xeneize: the double nine.

After three wins and a draw in this final stretch, with improvements in performance, the coaching staff does not want to make more changes than necessary to maintain the streak and continue adding points for the Torneo Clausura and the annual table.

In relation to the lineup that drew with Rosario Central at the Gigante de Arroyito, Boca will have two changes, because in addition to Giménez's inclusion, Agustín Marchesín will also return to the starting lineup. Now recovered from a calf tear (Sunday marks 21 days), he will replace Leandro Brey in goal.

Although there was also the possibility that Carlos Palacios might be dropped from the lineup—something unrelated to his gesture to Claudio Úbeda but rather due to his dip in form—the truth is that the Chilean was part of the starters in Thursday's formal practice and would have another chance.

The probable Boca lineup against Central Córdoba: Agustín Marchesín; Juan Barinaga, Lautaro Di Lollo, Ayrton Costa, Lautaro Blanco; Brian Aguirre, Rodrigo Battaglia, Leandro Paredes, Carlos Palacios; Miguel Merentiel and Milton Giménez.

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