📋 Boca Juniors Squad for Defensa y Justicia Match
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The 'Xeneize' hosts the 'Halcón' at La Bombonera for Matchday 10 of the 2025 Apertura Tournament of the Professional Football League (LPF).At Boca Juniors, calm prevails after good results on the local front following the tough elimination in the preliminary phase of the CONMEBOL Libertadores at the hands of Alianza Lima, but they face a tough challenge against Defensa y Justicia in the Professional Football League (LPF).
The 'Xeneize' has five consecutive wins and is just one point behind the leaders of their zone.
Fernando Gago suffered a series of setbacks ahead of Sunday's clash against Defensa y Justicia, mainly the absence of Ander Herrera, who has been ruled out due to a muscle strain, marking his second absence following another injury at the start of the season.
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The young Camilo Rey Domenech, 19 years old, will also not be available due to a muscle discomfort.
On the other hand, Gago has the return of several players who have recovered from injuries, such as Rodrigo Battaglia and Tomás Belmonte.
Goalkeepers: Agustín Marchesin, Leandro Brey.
Defenders: Rodrigo Battaglia, Marcos Rojo, Ayrton Costa, Lautaro Di Lollo, Mendia, Luis Advíncula, Lucas Blondel, Barinaga, Marcelo Saracchi, and Lautaro Blanco.
Midfielders: Milton Delgado, Martegani, Tomás Belmonte, William Alarcón, Kevin Zenón, and Carlos Palacios.
Forwards: Zeballos, Aguirre, Edinson Cavani, Miguel Merentiel, and Milton Giménez.
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