Nothing materialized for Xeneize against Banfield, and Hugo Ibarra is already pondering a thorough reshuffle to receive Gloria with a clearer plan.
After seven rounds in the Professional League and with the Copa Libertadores just around the corner, Ibarra’s main worry isn’t merely Boca’s stumble against Banfield. It’s the sense of instability within a squad that hasn’t yet settled into a definitive shape, just as the biggest showdown of the early season approaches.
To try and shift the momentum, Boca will return to La Bombonera this Sunday at 7:15 pm, hosting Instituto for matchday eight of the league. La Gloria has been one of the season’s surprises, coming off a 1-1 draw with Atlético Tucumán and looking to challenge the traditional powerhouses.
THE CALLED OF MOUTH
On paper, the recent clash in Florencio Sola did not produce new injuries or suspensions, though it did give the coach a headache with the team’s showing. Beyond the latest quotes cataloged from the previous date, only the absence of Pulpo González remains a notable talking point as decisions loom on who travels and who stays behind for the next fixture.
There is ongoing speculation about whether Norberto Briasco, who earned a recent call-up to the Armenian national team, will head to Europe after the next game or be included in the squad for the forthcoming match.
THE FORMATION OF THE MOUTH
From the eleven starters who faced Banfield, several have endured dips in form that have persisted into 2023. Names like Advíncula, Fabra, Pol Fernández, and Sebastián Villa have drawn scrutiny for underperforming. The tactical plan remains unsettled, as the 4-3-3 hasn’t shown clear resolve and could revert to a 4-4-2 at kickoff, or perhaps a hybrid 4-2-3-1. In that setup, Óscar Romero could operate as a second striker, while the middle of the park might feature a double pivot with Varela and Etebo Fernández.
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