Boca coach Claudio Úbeda has started defining the starting lineup to face Vélez Sarsfield in the fourth round of the Apertura tournament. The main novelty could be the return of Uruguayan striker Miguel Merentiel, who recovered from an injury sustained during preseason. In Thursday's practice, Úbeda tested a modified scheme with three changes, and Merentiel seems likely to start in a weakened attack. Agustín Marchesín will be in goal, with Juan Barinaga, Lautaro Di Lollo, Ayrton Costa, and Lautaro Blanco in defense. The midfield will be restructured due to Ander Herrera's injury: Milton Delgado will replace him, partnering with Leandro Paredes as defensive midfielders. Santiago Ascacibar will play on the right, and Kevin Zenón will replace Exequiel Zeballos. In attack, Merentiel will be accompanied by young Gonzalo Gelini.
