Overview
- Coach Claudio Úbeda is preparing several changes and, according to local reports, risks his job if Boca fails to win on Friday at La Bombonera.
- Edinson Cavani is under consideration to return to the starting XI after coming off the bench against Platense, with a potential switch to a double‑nine.
- The staff’s evaluation follows a viral warm‑up image that fueled doubts about Cavani’s readiness, yet the coach has not ruled him out as a starter.
- Cavani’s availability remains a talking point after 40 injury‑related absences in 120 possible matches since 2023, despite a contract extension through December and strong institutional backing.
- With Paredes sidelined, youngster Milton Delgado is in line for midfield minutes, while Marcelo Weigandt and Nicolás Figal are options for defensive adjustments; Santiago Ascacíbar trained normally.