Miami Talks: Boca's Deals for Paredes and Prepared Benfica Debut in the World Cup Tournament
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Boca Juniors is counting down the days to the Club World Cup, with next Monday's match against Benfica marking the team's highly-anticipated debut. Group C also includes Bayern Munich and Auckland City. The team touched down in Miami on Sunday and has set up camp, with Coach Miguel Ángel Russo fine-tuning tactics for the Benfica match while keeping an eye on potential reinforcements, such as Leandro Paredes.
Paredes, a midfield maestro, landed in Florida on Wednesday, fresh from season-ending duty with the national team. His return to Boca is a big dream, yet transfer negotiations remain in limbo, making an immediate resolution uncertain. The 30-year-old Paredes explained, "I'm always close to Boca. The desire is there, but it doesn't depend on a single decision." Boca's President Juan Román Riquelme opted not to make the trip to Miami, leaving the discussions to the negotiating team.
While Paredes waited for a resolution, fellow recruit Ayrton Costa grappled with a different set of challenges. The defender, acquired from Huracán, is nursing a muscle tear, making him a question mark for the Club World Cup, and is still awaiting a US visa.
Coach Russo has been taking a measured approach, focusing on the players' well-being rather than rushing them into action. He expressed optimism for both Paredes and Costa, "It's better to have one more day than twenty less. I spoke with [Paredes], and I understand his needs, but I ask for calm, for him to relax, not to rush."
In addition to Paredes and Costa, the squad has welcomed new faces Milton Braida and Marco Pellegrino, who reinforced the defense as the team prepares for the Club World Cup challenge. Russo will determine the optimal lineup for the Benfica match, striking a balance between a settled squad and experimenting with fresh talent.
Brazilian striker Edinson Cavani is recovering from an injury and won't play against Benfica, while Ayrton Costa awaits a US visa. In the meantime, Miguel Merentiel, a towering aerial presence, has emerged as a key player for the upcoming match.
Amid the roster shuffles and injury concerns, Boca faces a daunting doubleheader against Benfica and reigning champions Bayern Munich. Russo is preparing a tactical masterplan, keeping in mind that "we can't hide behind. We have to know the retreats, but also in what way and manner we go forward with impetus. We have to choose the times and moments to press. We're looking for the order the team needs."
The Club World Cup beckons, and Boca is ready to prove they belong among the world's elite! 🌐🌍🏆💫
Footnotes on Probable Lineups
Boca Juniors' likely starting lineup for the Club World Cup, considering injuries and transfer uncertainties, could be as follows:
Formation: 4-2-3-1
- Goalkeeper: Sergio Romero
- Defenders:
- Left Back: Frank Fabra
- Center Back (Left): Marcos Rojo
- Center Back (Right): Nicolas Figal
- Right Back: Luis Advincula
- Midfielders (Defensive):
- Defensive Midfielder (Left): Carlos Palacios
- Defensive Midfielder (Right): Ignacio Miramon
- Midfielders (Attacking):
- Left Winger: Malcom Braida or Alan Velasco
- Central Attacking Midfielder: Agustin Martegani
- Right Winger: Alan Velasco or Malcom Braida
- Forward:
- Striker: Miguel Merentiel or Edinson Cavani (TBC)
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Boca Juniors is eagerly anticipating their Champions League debut, as they gear up for the European leagues' biggest stage, the Club World Cup. Despite challenges with potential reinforcements like Leandro Paredes and Ayrton Costa, Coach Miguel Ángel Russo is preparing a strategic lineup, aiming to prove Boca's mettle against top-tier European clubs in the Club World Cup.
