Arruabarrena confirms another signing is wanted, reveals the role | OneFootball

Rodolfo Arruabarrena shared his first impressions after Boca’s solid 2-0 win over Sarmiento, marking a successful return debut on the bench. True to his analytical style, the coach did not avoid the reality of the transfer market and revealed which position the board needs to reinforce immediately ahead of the upcoming matches.

The much-anticipated return of El Vasco to the Xeneize bench brought with it a breath of fresh air and an clear-cut win in the Copa Argentina. Boca’s overall team play showed flashes of quality, controlling the match to beat the team from Junín without major trouble. However, the joy over the three points did not cloud the planning of the revamped coaching staff.

With the busy schedule tightening, alarms went off at the club from La Ribera due to recent physical setbacks in attack. Given this scenario, the coach made it clear that the board is working hard to meet his requests. Strengthening the offense has become an absolute priority.

True to his usual frankness, the manager acknowledged the difficulties surrounding the current transfer window, although he sounded optimistic about the efforts being made by the club’s leadership. “We’re keeping an eye on what happens with Adam (Bareiro) because of his injury. I know the club is doing everything possible to bring in a player,” the head coach told reporters, confirming the search for a new attacker.

Adam Bareiro suffered another injury and Boca is looking for a center forward.

To wrap up his assessment of the ongoing talks, the coach sent a direct message about his constant communication with the top brass of the blue-and-gold institution. “The market is complicated, but I always pass along a list to the president,” El Vasco concluded, making it clear that the options are on the table and that the operational responsibility now lies with the board.

Arruabarrena has the center-back position covered

While the main focus of the transfer market seems to be aimed exclusively at the attacking area, Boca’s back line is enjoying an atmosphere of complete calm and internal competition. The newly appointed tactician used the press conference to firmly back the center-backs currently at his disposal.

When asked about the alternatives and rotation at center-back, the coach was emphatic and listed his defensive pillars. “Both Nico (Figal) and Ayton (Costa) know they’re going to compete with Marco (Pellegrino) and with (Lautaro) Di Lolo. All four will surely play,” El Vasco said, ruling out the possibility of the board going after a player for that area of the field.

El Vasco is satisfied with the center-back pairing.

Finally, the coach went deeper into his analysis of the solidity shown against Sarmiento and the future of the defensive unit. “I have center-backs I like; each one has his characteristics, his strengths and his mistakes, and we’ll try to improve them. But they’re guys with desire, with hunger, and that’s what I want. Today I decided Nicolás and Ayton would play; next time I might change it, but they did a good job. Obviously there are always things to correct, but it’s a position I have well covered with four good center-backs,” he concluded.

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