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Uruguayan defender to drive Onyemaechi into center-back position forward of New-12 months conflict in opposition to Arouca

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Boavista defender Bruno Onyemaechi is anticipated to shift from his common left-wing place to center-back for the group’s upcoming match in opposition to Arouca within the seventeenth spherical of the Portuguese League, Soccernet.ng studies.

This tactical change comes because of the suspension of Uruguayan defender Rodrigo Abascal, who acquired his fifth yellow card through the derby in opposition to FC Porto.

Abascal’s absence leaves Boavista and not using a strong various at center-back, and Coach Bacci is prone to flip to Onyemaechi to fill the void.

Onyemaechi, who has made 34 skilled profession appearances as a center-back, has primarily performed as a left-back for each Boavista and the Tremendous Eagles of Nigeria.

Bruno Onyemaechi
Bruno Onyemaechi of Nigeria through the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifier match between Nigeria and Libya at Godwill Akpabio Stadium on October 11, 2024 in Uyo, Nigeria. [Photo credit/ Imago]

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The transfer to center-back signifies that Coach Bacci should discover a substitute for Onyemaechi in his common position, significantly since Joel Silva is recovering from a muscle damage and is unsure for the match in opposition to Arouca.

Onyemaechi’s versatility in defence makes him a great candidate for the centre-back position, and Boavista can be hoping that his expertise on this place may also help stabilise the makeshift backline as they give the impression of being to shut out the primary half of the season on a powerful be aware.

Bruno Onyemaechi
Bruno Onyemaechi seen celebrating after scoring purpose throughout Liga Portugal recreation between groups of CF Estrela Amadora and Boavista FC [Photo credit/ Imago]

The match in opposition to Arouca is scheduled for subsequent Saturday on the Estadio do Bessa Seculo XXI and is essential for Boavista as they intention to safe a significant win since November.

Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports activities journalist and Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a confirmed monitor file in conducting interviews with Tremendous Eagles stars reminiscent of William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Shiny Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and lots of others. He has additionally made a major influence in breaking switch information tales.

Grounded in video modifying, video journalism, social media administration, and content material technique, Ayomide brings a wealth of experience to his work.

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