Luca Langoni, the boy of the important goals, returns to Boca’s rescue

The story of Luca Langoni In Mouth appeared in a moment of urgency. Almost like a lifeguard who emerged in the Bombonera against the then leader of the tournament (Atlético Tucumán) who won and escaped 12 points from the Professional League. But Laferrere’s boy, whom DT Hugo Ibarra knew from reserve, scored two goals to turn history upside down. And he never stopped. Until this early 2023, when he lost his job at the hands of Sebastian Villa. But football always takes its revenge. The suspension of the Colombian, sent off against Talleres, in Córdoba, opens the door for him to return to the limelight this weekend, again at the Brandsen 805, against Platense.

With his explosion, speed and goal, a virtuoso combination, Langoni was the greatest architect of Boca’s last title. Because in addition to those two goals against the Tucumans, he was the author of the important goals. Thanks to his simplicity to take advantage of the opportunities presented to him against the rival goal, the boy of the last 21 years has given him the triumphs in Santa Fe against Colón, in Mendoza against Godoy Cruz, in Junín against Sarmiento and in Ginnastica, in La Silver.

Crucial in the conquests and in the points for the Olympic return, all while the Colombian was struggling with an injury, when Norberto Briasco had not yet set foot in the eleven and with Zeballos in the last phase of rehabilitation before having to operate again. Langoni obeyed.

At the beginning of the season, Ibarra decided to return ownership to Villa (he played all three games from the start) and to also give a hint to Changuito Zeballos, who was injured again – this time he will undergo meniscus surgery – and will postpone his participation again. All roads then lead to Langoni, who jumped onto the field in Córdoba and put Boca on the field against Talleres with an assist from Merentiel.

The stats also show that it only took 12 shots on target for him to convert 8 goals. One every 143 minutes played in only 24 games played in the top flight -only 11 as a starter-. Records that not only put him at the center of the club scene, but also among the scouts, who had Zeballos and other promises in their plans but who see Langoni as an appearance unlike any othernot so much for his level but for how he has resisted the pressure of being in charge of Boca at a time like this.

With Villa sanctioned (and with internal annoyance as his last few red cards were all due to violent reactions) and again with Zeballos out, Langoni will start against Platense in attack pair with Merentiel. And with the possibility of winning the property just one date before the return of Darius Benedictwhich Ibarra considers a double 9 along with the former Defense and Justice.

The rest of the surnames are under observation. Because of the performance, few people can secure their site: Sergio Romero, Bruno Valdez, Nicolás Figal and Óscar Romero. Later, in midfield, Martín Payero or Cristian Medina could appear, as well as Ezequiel Fernández. And on the left side, Ibarra hesitates between Frank Fabra and Agustín Sandez fighting for a place. All under review.