Claudio Úbeda’s surprise move in Boca training session | OneFootball

The Boca squad trained this Wednesday in double sessions, and a decision by Claudio Úbeda caught everyone's attention. The head coach arranged for his players to train in the morning and afternoon, five days before the match against Barracas Central for the 2025 Clausura Tournament.

But what caught everyone's attention was not the double sessions, but the coach's decision to promote a reserve player to train with the first team. Sifón promoted Iker Zufiaurre, a winger from the 2005 category who has been delivering outstanding performances in the team managed by Mariano Herrón.

Iker Zufiaurre stands out in the reserves. Photo: Gerónimo Marino/La Número 12.

Iker Zufiaurre returns to train with the first team, something he has done before. It is worth remembering that the forward has already made his debut with the first team. It was while Diego Martínez was the head coach of the Xeneize.

The native of Adelia María (Córdoba) played for the first time on April 3, 2024, against Nacional Potosí in Bolivia. That day he played 28 minutes. Later, he played 6 more minutes against Atlético Tucumán and 33 minutes in the return match against the Bolivian team in the continental competition.

Zufiaurre debuted on April 3, 2024, with Boca's first team. Photo: Getty.

The last chance to be on the bench was on June 2 last year against Platense, and then he returned to the reserves to continue gaining experience because he was no longer considered by the coaches who succeeded Martínez.

Claudio Úbeda must make a forced change

The coach Claudio Úbeda will be forced to make a change in the team that will face Barracas Central, due to Rodrigo Battaglia's injury. The midfielder suffered a soleus tear and will miss this match and several more.

The Boca coach must decide the lineup to visit Barracas. Photo: Javier Martino/Prensa CABJ.

Additionally, there is concern about Brian Aguirre's physical condition. "Sifón" is closely monitoring his recovery to determine if he can count on him for the match on Monday at 4 PM, at the Claudio Fabián Tapia stadium.

They are also keeping an eye on Edinson Cavani, who continues to train separately. However, they plan to push him to assess if he is fit to play against El Guapo, as part of the 12th round of the 2025 Clausura Tournament.

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