Recover and re-arm: Boca thinks of Aldosivi, with an eye on the Cup | OneFootball

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Boca Juniors is finalizing its preparation to face Aldosivi on the seventh date of the Argentine Apertura, but with an eye on the return match of the Copa Libertadores against Alianza Lima, an eliminator to enter the group stage of the top continental tournament.

The team led by Fernando Gago faces the Tiburón from Mar del Plata at La Bombonera, and is forced to win. On the one hand, because they receive the team that has been the weakest in the tournament so far (one point and five defeats in six matches), and on the other hand, to reaffirm the team after the poor performance in Lima.

The defeat against Alianza Lima was marked by the numerous casualties that the Xeneize squad had. Now, the coach has announced the list of called-up players for the match against Aldosivi, and important returns stand out.

Boca's called-up players to face Aldosivi

The return of captain Marcos Rojo and Spanish player Ander Herrera are the main novelties in the call-up announced by Boca on Friday. Both are likely to be starters against Aldosivi, which would allow them to regain competitive rhythm before the crucial international match on Tuesday.

It was also reported that Edinson Cavani returned to training with his teammates. Although he did not make the list against Aldosivi, everything indicates that he will return to the team against Alianza Lima.

Another notable presence on the list is Luis Advíncula, who missed the match in Lima due to suspension, while Frank Fabra and Lautaro Blanco are called up for the left-back position.

By decision of the coach, Marcelo Saracchi, who has established himself in the position (and even had minutes as captain against Alianza Lima), was left out of the call-up to give him rest. The same happens with Carlos Palacios, who is being reserved for the Libertadores match.

According to information that has emerged from Gago's last workouts with the squad on Friday, the DT could surprise against Aldosivi with his attacking formation. Miguel Merentiel could be left out, for Lucas Janson, Milton Giménez, and Exequiel Zeballos to enter as starters.

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