Boca, two players back but one doubt ahead of Talleres clash | OneFootball

Comfortably, and even with enough margin to rest players for the last match against Tigre, Boca secured first place in Group A of the Torneo Clausura and now awaits Talleres to face the round of 16. For this first stage of the playoffs, Claudio Úbeda will have Lautaro di Lollo back and will once again opt for a double striker formation, with Milton Giménez returning. The question is who the forward will replace in the lineup.

Sifón had decided to rest the former Banfield player, who reached matchday 16 on the verge of suspension due to yellow cards. This allowed Exequiel Zeballos to move forward and gave Ander Herrera a chance to start, resulting in a team with a very different dynamic than usual. Now the top scorer returns, so there will be another tactical adjustment.

The dilemma the coach needs to solve is whether to continue with the Spaniard, who would provide greater control and inside play, or to stick with Carlos Palacios, who offers more attacking imbalance and greater physical presence. Thursday's tactical training session will be used to make the decision.

Di Lollo's return, on the other hand, is more straightforward. Although Nicolás Figal showed his usual solidity, the 21-year-old youngster claimed the position after a great second half of the season and now, after serving his suspension, will return to the starting lineup.

The rest of the starting eleven is not expected to change. Although the difference, especially in style, between Ander Herrera and Carlos Palacios is considerable, Úbeda has already decided on 10 of the 11 starters who will go up against Talleres in search of a place in the quarterfinals of the Torneo Clausura.

Boca's probable lineup to face Talleres Agustín Marchesín; Juan Barinaga, Lautaro di Lollo, Ayrton Costa, Lautaro Blanco; Carlos Palacios or Ander Herrera, Leandro Paredes, Milton Delgado, Exequiel Zeballos; Miguel Merentiel and Milton Giménez.

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