Aldosivi in crisis for Unión clash: 21 winless games, must win | OneFootball

Unión and Aldosivi will face each other this weekend in Mar del Plata in a match that appears loaded with pressure for both teams. Both the Santa Fe side, coached by Leonardo Madelón, and the home team, led by Hernán Darío Damonte, are going through difficult moments and need points to regain some peace of mind.

From Mar del Plata, journalist Juan Alliani analyzed Aldosivi’s current situation and said the team is going through an especially complicated sporting spell. The port side has gone 21 matches without a win, with 11 defeats and 10 draws during that long run.

Damonte has been in charge for only five matches, so he is not considered the main person responsible for the poor form. Before his arrival, Luis García, Guillermo Farré and Mariano Charlier were among the coaches who took charge of the Shark during this period.

The lack of results has also created a climate of strong tension between the squad and the fans. Last week, a group of supporters went to the training complex where the team is staying, located in the port area of Mar del Plata, to demand greater commitment and better results.

The 0-0 draw against Tigre in the last round partially eased the tension, although the fans’ patience remains at its limit.

In that context, the match against Unión could become decisive for Damonte’s future. A defeat could once again cast doubt on whether he will remain in charge, in a situation similar to the one Madelón is facing with the Santa Fe side.

The Minella, another source of concern

Aldosivi’s sporting situation adds to the delicate condition of the José María Minella stadium, where the match will be played.

Mar del Plata’s historic World Cup stadium, built for the 1978 World Cup, has suffered marked deterioration in recent years. Maintenance, which for a long time was also driven by the traditional summer tournaments and the big matches played there by Boca, River, Racing, Independiente and other teams, lost momentum especially after the pandemic.

The stadium is currently going through a concession process aimed at restoring its facilities. In recent weeks there has even been a change in the company in charge of operating the complex.

The investment needed to restore the Minella runs into the millions. One of the main problems lies in the historic covered stand, which remains closed due to structural issues and the risk of collapse.

The situation also directly affects media workers. The booths usually used for television broadcasts are located beneath that section, so journalists attending the stadium must move to the uncovered stand and share space with the crowd.

The complex also includes the Mar del Plata Municipal Sports Center, a venue that is in much better condition and continues to be used for major sporting events, such as Peñarol’s games in the National Basketball League.

Aldosivi’s possible lineup

For the match against Unión, Aldosivi appears to have almost completely settled on the lineup that could start the game.

The eleven expected to feature are Lucas Acosta; Elías López, Leonardo Sigali, Joaquín Pombo and Braian Cufré; Alan Sosa, Lucas Castro, Felipe Anzo and Nicolás Gaitán; Andrés Vombergar and Matías Godoy.

Among the notable names is Cufré, who returned to Mar del Plata after his spell in Brazilian football and is especially beloved by Aldosivi fans. Nicolás Gaitán, a former Boca and Benfica player, is also among the team’s recent signings.

With their current form the main concern, Aldosivi will face the clash against Unión with the urgent need to end a streak that has now reached 21 matches. On the other side, the Tatengue will also arrive needing points, so the encounter could become a decisive game for the future of both coaches.

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