‘Chiquito’ Romero likely to debut as Argentinos host Newell’s | OneFootball

The Bicho needs to return to victory to get into playoff positions and hosts the Lepra, which is going through a weak present.

Argentinos, who haven't won in two matches, will host the Lepra this Friday at the Diego Armando Maradona stadium, starting at 21:15. The former national team goalkeeper could make his debut as a starter, while Ogro Fabbiani is fighting for his continuity on the Rosario bench.

How Argentinos Juniors and Newell’s arrive at the Clausura clashArgentinos Juniors starts the matchday outside the top eight, with 15 points. The team led by Nicolás Diez is coming off a 1-0 loss to Defensa y Justicia and has two matches without victories. The big news of the week was the arrival of Chiquito Romero, who could debut as a starter after Diego Rodríguez's injury, who suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. The former Argentina national team goalkeeper will bring experience and security between the posts for a team that needs to earn three points to climb positions in the standings.

Meanwhile, Newell’s arrives with inconsistent results: they are coming off a 1-1 draw against Tigre, after a tough 5-0 defeat against Boca at La Bombonera. Coach Cristian Fabbiani stated that his team showed character, but they are still far from the consistency they need. With Juan Espínola returning to the starting lineup after participating in the FIFA date with Paraguay, the Lepra will seek a key victory to get closer to the safety zone, as they are six points away from the relegation zone with 12 points in play.

Argentinos Juniors (Coach: Nicolás Diez): Sergio Romero; Leandro Lozano, Francisco Álvarez, Erik Godoy, Sebastián Prieto; Nicolás Oroz, Federico Fattori, Alan Lescano; Hernán López Muñoz, Tomás Molina, Diego Porcel or Ismael Sosa.

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