No confirmed XI, but Walter Otta has a clear plan for Colón clash | OneFootball

Hours before the marquee matchday clash at the Nuevo Francisco Urbano, we analyze the current state of the “Gallito” with Xiomara Grande. Walter Otta’s team is looking to bring down the league leaders amid a demanding atmosphere from its fans.

This Saturday at 3:30 p.m., the Primera Nacional comes to a halt for a clash between sides in similar situations but with different urgencies. Deportivo Morón, sitting among the tournament’s closest challengers, will host leaders Colón in a stadium expected to be packed. However, the current situation for Walter Otta’s team is not as calm as the standings might suggest.

The discipline factor: The fans’ biggest concern

Despite being near the top of the table, there is a mood of anger around Morón. The trigger was the latest defeat in Los Polvorines against San Miguel, but the underlying issue is a recurring one: red cards.

Last year, the “Gallito” was one of the teams with the most red cards in the tournament (12 in total). The recent sending-off of Tomás Ramírez in the 40th minute of the first half reignited criticism from club members, who see individual mistakes ruining the team’s collective work. In addition, the team’s defensive level and reliability on set pieces—strong points in other campaigns—are now under scrutiny.

Walter Otta’s “Chess Match”: Key absences and returns

To face the Sabalero, Otta will have to piece the puzzle back together. The good news for the home side is the likely return of a key figure: Mariano Víttolo, who would regain his place in the starting eleven.

The lineup picture for Saturday:

Otta and his bond with the West Side

Walter Otta’s commitment to Morón is absolute. Despite rumors linking him with Colón before Medrán’s arrival, the coach chose to stay in Greater Buenos Aires for family reasons and because of his belief in taking Morón to the top. With a routine that starts at 5 in the morning from his home in Escobar, the manager has the full backing of the club’s leadership for this project.

With a squad that kept the core of last year’s team despite having a smaller budget than other contenders, Morón is preparing for what it sees as a final. On Saturday, the Nuevo Francisco Urbano will be the stage where the “Gallito” will try to show it has what it takes to stop Medrán’s team’s momentum.

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