Madelón weighs up his options to face Defensa y Justicia | OneFootball

After an irregular start, Unión is going through a delicate moment in Zone A of the Professional League Tournament, accumulating four matches without victories. El Tatengue lost to Aldosivi (2-0 in Santa Fe) and Central Córdoba (3-1 in Santiago del Estero), and previously had drawn against Independiente Rivadavia (2-2 in Santa Fe) and Banfield (0-0 at Florencio Sola).

The Mind on the Falcon

With the focus on the next commitment, Leonardo Madelón will have practically the entire squad available for the match on Tuesday, October 21 at 19:15 against Defensa y Justicia at the 15 de Abril stadium. After more than ten days of recovery, Diego Armando Díaz was discharged after a decompensation, while Marcelo Estigarribia overcame synovitis, although he still has some discomfort. Both could be starters.

Regarding the lineup, Madelón has doubts in all lines. In defense, there could be changes: Juan Pablo Ludueña could replace the Uruguayan Maizon Rodríguez or Valentín Fascendini, while Claudio Corvalán appears as an alternative both as a central defender and left back. This would allow Mateo Del Blanco to move up to midfield, with Franco Fragapane taking his place in the offense.

In the midfield, the doubt lies between Augusto Solari and Julián Palacios, although the latter also presents a particular situation that will be evaluated. The entry of Rafael Profini is not ruled out, while Mauro Pittón and Mauricio Martínez seem untouchable in the middle zone. In the forward line, the return of Estigarribia could happen for Nicolás Palavecino, accompanying Cristian Tarragona.

The Team with Doubts and a Test for Unión?

The probable lineup that Madelón is considering would be: Matías Tagliamonte; Lautaro Vargas, Rodríguez or Ludueña, Fascendini or Ludueña or Corvalán and Del Blanco or Corvalán; Palacio or Solari, Mauricio Martínez, Mauro Pittón and Fragapane or Del Blanco; Estigarribia and Cristian Tarragona.

Additionally, to maintain rhythm for the duel, it is not ruled out that Unión organizes a preparatory friendly against Independiente de Santo Tomé, a team from the Santafesina League with which they usually hold practice matches when deemed necessary.

With the aim of breaking the negative streak and regaining confidence, Unión will seek to take advantage of the recovery of key players and Madelón's full knowledge of the squad to get back on the winning track against Defensa y Justicia.

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