With the tasks completed in the Argentine championship after the last victory against Aldosivi thanks to the late goal by Merentiel, Boca Juniors is fighting for its place in the next edition of the Copa Libertadores, with the obligation to come back in the series at La Bombonera against Alianza Lima. This is why Fernando Gago has been preparing for the match for days, and everything suggests he will make a revolution in the starting lineup, invoking the legendary Carlos Bianchi.

Memories of the Intercontinental against Real Madrid

With the return of defender Ayrton Costa and star Edison Cavani after four games absent due to injury, Fernando Gago hopes both can be part of the starting lineup to form a team that promises numerous changes after the weak performance Boca Juniors showed in the first match against Alianza Lima.

In this regard, different media in Argentina have been debating the possibility that Fernando Gago might set aside his classic 4-3-3 formation to go with a 4-3-1-2, the same one Bianchi used to win the Intercontinental Cup against Real Madrid in 2000. A formation that would reinforce the midfield and include Carlos Palacios as an attacking midfielder to supply Miguel Merentiel, the hero in the win over Aldosivi, and Edison Cavani himself.

The news for Boca Juniors to come back against Alianza Lima

Additionally, Fernando Gago is reconsidering giving several players a chance in the squad for the crucial match against Alianza Lima, such as Ander Herrera, Marcelo Saracchi, Milton Delgado, and Luis Advíncula, who couldn’t play in the first match due to suspension and scored the first goal in the victory over Aldosivi last weekend.

Moreover, Fernando Gago is also evaluating some changes in the defensive line. In this sense, Lautaro Di Lollo could replace Williams Alarcón in central defense, so Rodrigo Battaglia would partner with Milton Delgado and Ander Herrera in midfield. For now, these are speculations. Therefore, we’ll have to wait a few hours before the match, which you can enjoy on BeIN SPORTS, to see if Boca Juniors manages to make the comeback.