2025 Debut at La Bombonera: Cavani and Rojo in Boca's Starting Lineup? | OneFootball

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After the official kickoff with a landslide victory in the Argentina Cup, Boca Juniors is preparing to make its debut in the 2025 League Cup by hosting Argentinos Juniors at La Bombonera.

Fernando Gago has the peace of mind of having the full squad available for this duel, and three players who had been reserved for precaution are ready to take the field: the captains Marcos Rojo and Edinson Cavani, and also Cristian Lema, another important pillar in the defense.

This Saturday, the official Xeneize call for Sunday's match will be announced, and it is expected that all three will be on the list.

As for the starting team, it is very likely that Marcos Rojo, who overcame a muscle discomfort, will be part of the starting eleven at La Bombonera. In this case, he would enter the defense in place of Ayrton Costa, who made his absolute debut with the Xeneize shirt against Argentino de Monte Maíz for the Argentina Cup. As for Lema, who has been without playing for a while, he may be on the bench.

Regarding Cavani, Fernando Gago and his technical team are of the idea of dosing the appearances of the Uruguayan scorer, who turns 38 in February, to not overexert him or expose him to injuries. But the team's debut at La Bombonera is well worth his presence on the field and everything points to him being a starter, entering the attack in place of his compatriot Miguel Merentiel.

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