Herrera excites Úbeda: from bench to starter in 2026? | OneFootball

Boca is going through a demanding preseason with its sights set on the Copa Libertadores, and in this context, Ander Herrera is starting to change his outlook. The Basque midfielder, who had little playing time since his arrival, has been responding very well to the physical demands and is surprising the coaching staff day by day.

According to reports from the training ground, Claudio Úbeda and his team are pleased with the level shown by the former Manchester United and PSG player, both physically and in the intensity of his training sessions. In fact, they do not rule out that he could compete for a starting spot if he maintains this performance.

Herrera, 36, comes off a 2025 marked by muscle injuries that prevented him from establishing himself: he played just 17 official matches and accumulated just over 600 minutes. Aware of this shortcoming, the midfielder faces 2026 with a clear goal: to regain consistency and become a useful asset for Boca in a key season.

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