La Número 12
·23 July 2025
Russo springs a surprise: Frank Fabra starts against Atlético Tucumán

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·23 July 2025
Frank Fabra returns to the starting lineup for Boca Juniors for the match against Atlético Tucumán in the round of 32 of the Copa Argentina. The coach surprises by placing the Colombian in the position of Lautaro Blanco.
Miguel Ángel Russo changes both full-backs for tonight's match at the Único Madre de Ciudades stadium. Frank Fabra will play on the left flank and Lautaro Blanco will be out, but Luis Advíncula will also be out of the eleven for Juan Barinaga to play in his place.
In this way, Boca will line up with Agustín Marchesín in goal. Juan Barinaga, Rodrigo Battaglia, Marco Pellegrino, and Frank Fabra in defense. In the midfield will be Williams Alarcón, Leandro Paredes, and Malcom Braida, with Alan Velasco as the playmaker. The Uruguayan duo; Miguel Merentiel and Edinson Cavani will be up front.
The last time the Colombian was a starter was on January 26 against Argentinos Juniors. The last match he played was on February 8, where he only added 20 minutes against Racing, then, he did not play again with the blue and gold jersey.
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