Martínez would lose two key soldiers in the duel against Cruzeiro where more is at stake than the pass to the quarterfinals in Sudamericana

Boca is going through the worst moment of the cycle Diego Martinez. In 36 games of the cycle that began in mid-January, it is already possible to define it with one word. “Irregular”is what is heard on the Ezeiza grounds among those who direct the club’s destinies. The last two meetings for the Professional League1-1 draws against Barracas Central at home and Independiente Rivadavia in Mendoza, deepened the questions. On social media, fans lash out. AND Juan Roman RiquelmeIt is known that he is not a leader with great patience. Since he assumed control of blue and gold football in December 2019, five coaches have already passed: Miguel Angel Russo, Sebastián Battaglia, Hugo Ibarra, Jorge Almirón and the current coach.

One per year, with all that that implies. In that sense, then, he kills kills with Cruise is key. Can he be ejected if he fails to qualify for the quarterfinals? It would be a failure, without a doubt. And although the Argentine Cupa competition in which Boca is classified for the round of 16 (its rival will be Talleres), Martínez would begin to falter. For this reason, all guns are aimed at the duel with the Brazilians, which will have its first chapter this Thursday at the Bombonera.

In that sense, the coach hopes to recover two soldiers for the defense. It is about Marcos Rojo and Cristian Lema. The captain could not finish the game against Banfield and although Martínez spoke of an overload, the reality is that he tore the calf in his left leg. In total, since he arrived at the club, The former central defender of Estudiantes, Manchester United and the Argentine National Team had 18 injuriesincluding a torn ligament that kept him off the field for almost a year. He was barely able to play 15 games since the former Tigre and Huracán coach took over.

As he was able to find out ClarionRojo is redoubling his efforts to get to the game. For now, it seems difficult. Frank Fabra, with a muscle injury, is ruled out. The Colombian continues with the kinesiology sessions.

For its part, Lema also has a muscle injury of which not many details were given. This Monday she was unable to complete the training. To make matters worse, Aaron Anselmino (who is recovering from a tear), in addition to his injury, was signed by Chelsea and was ruled out of the round of 16 crossing. If neither of them is fit, Gary Medel and Nicolás Figal will once again form the central duo against Cruzeiro.

The probable team to play on Thursday would be Sergio Romero; Luis Advíncula, Lema or Medel, Rojo or Figal, Lautaro Blanco; Tomás Belmonte or Brian Aguirre, Pol Fernández, Cristian Medina, Kevin Zenón; Miguel Merentiel and Edinson Cavani.

At this time, and taking into account that neither was going to have a place in Martínez’s consideration, Boca decided to lend two players.

Vicente Taborda will return to Platense, where he was on loan during Martín Palermo’s cycle and played 49 games with 5 goals and 3 assists. The new agreement is for 18 months with a purchase option. He will sign a contract until December 2025.

In addition to the young 23-year-old hitchhiker, Norberto Briasco will emigrate. Relegated by Martínez, he ended up agreeing to incorporate him into Gimnasia. Like the case of Taborda, the forward who represents the Armenian National Team will leave for a year and a half.

As for Ignacio Miramón, the sixth reinforcement who has not yet been able to debut with the blue and gold shirt, only in the next few hours will he be able to sign his bond with the club. The delay was due to a series of pending procedures with Lille. The midfielder arrives to replace Equi Fernández, transferred to Al Qadsiah in Saudi Arabia.