Paredes returns to the starting XI, Boca’s line-up set to face Belgrano | OneFootball

Without any stops, Leandro Paredes returned from Miami after the FIFA date with the Argentine National Team and immediately headed to La Bombonera to be part of the starting eleven that Claudio Úbeda tested with Belgrano in mind. How was Boca's lineup? With the return of the world champion, there was only one change compared to the thrashing against Newell's.

Due to the strain of the internal ligament in the right knee suffered by Alan Velasco, an injury that will require approximately two months of recovery, the coaching staff returned the starting position to Carlos Palacios. After the physical discomfort in the pectineus that left him out of the last two matches, the Chilean will regain his place in the team on Saturday.

Barring any unforeseen events, that will be the only change in Boca for the duel at La Bombonera against the Pirate, which will have an extra emotional value as it will be the first after the passing of Miguel Ángel Russo, and it will also be crucial to remain in Copa Libertadores positions.

Since Paredes was only a starter against Venezuela and rested last night in the thrashing of Puerto Rico, he arrived physically fit from the Argentine National Team, and as soon as he set foot in Ezeiza, he rejoined the Xeneize squad to be part of the formal practice at Brandsen 805.

Due to the suspension of the match with Barracas Central, the central midfielder ultimately did not miss any game, and looking ahead, the outlook remains encouraging in that regard: Lionel Scaloni will probably not call him up for the next FIFA date so that he can play with Boca in the decisive stage of the Torneo Clausura.

The Boca lineup that Úbeda set up with Belgrano in mind: 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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