The new teammate Leandro Paredes could have at Boca | OneFootball

Miguel Ángel Russo is looking for the ideal partner for Leandro Paredes, who complained about being "alone" in the middle of the field during the start of the classic match against Racing. The world champion felt that the formation used by the technical director from the start did not benefit him, and he made it known after the match. Therefore, in Boca, they are looking to modify this aspect, thinking about the next commitment.

Boca will face Independiente Rivadavia this Sunday, and the coach could present changes in the starting lineup. This is partly due to the complaint that came after the match played at La Bombonera last Saturday, which ended 1-1. Leandro Paredes' statements had a significant impact on the coach, who left the stadium without speaking due to an impediment, but upon learning of the midfielder's dissatisfaction, he is looking to surround him better.

The partner who could join Paredes is Rodrigo Battaglia. In a tactical test conducted this Wednesday at the Ezeiza grounds, they were tested, and this Thursday, a formal football test will be held, which could define whether they will play together from the start in the match to be played at the Malvinas Argentina stadium in Mendoza. This could also happen because Nicolás Figal is recovering from an injury and would return to the central defense. Another player who could return is Ayrton Costa.

Battaglia could accompany Paredes in midfield.

In this way, Leandro Paredes could form a double five with Rodrigo Battaglia in a team that, for now, is an unknown, but has Agustín Marchesín confirmed in goal and not much more. On the other hand, Malcom Braida could leave the team, and his place could be taken by Kevin Zenón. Additionally, Milton Giménez wants to start from the beginning. Everything will be defined this Thursday, but only on Sunday will the coach make it certain how the team will line up, as he has been doing since his arrival at the club in this third cycle in charge of the Xeneize team.

Leandro Paredes' complaint

After the match against Racing, the world champion made a strong complaint about the loneliness in the middle of the field: "we suffered a bit in the first half because I was very alone in the middle, and the people were very far ahead". However, he assured that "they adjusted" and "were able to improve".

Everything confirmed vs Independiente Rivadavia

Boca will face Independiente Rivadavia this Sunday, August 17, starting at 8:30 PM at the Malvinas Argentinas stadium in Mendoza, where the Xeneize fans who have already sold out part of the tickets made available by the local club through the Access Fan system online can attend. The match, corresponding to the fifth date of the 2025 Clausura Tournament, can be seen on the ESPN Premium screen, a channel that can be accessed through the 'Football Pack'.

Milton Giménez is fighting for a place in the front line.

The main referee for the match will be Pablo Dóvalo, and he will have Maximiliano Del Yesso and Federico Cano as assistants. The fourth referee will be Mauricio Martin, while José Carreras and Diego Romero will be in the VAR. The team led by Miguel Ángel Russo will seek to break the streak of 12 games without being able to win, a negative record in the history of Boca Juniors that had never been achieved before.

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