Lértora back or stick with Muñoz?: Iván Delfino's dilemma | OneFootball

Colón is already planning for next Saturday’s demanding match against San Miguel at 3:30 p.m., with one key question dominating Iván Delfino’s agenda: the return of Federico Lértora. The captain has recovered from the physical issue that kept him out of the match against Patronato and would be available, opening up a major tactical and locker-room debate.

The 3-0 thrashing of El Patrón left the coaching staff with excellent feelings. The duo of Agustín Toledo and Matías Muñoz delivered, and both also got on the scoresheet. With that outlook, changing the central midfield seems risky, but the captain’s pedigree carries weight. If Delfino decides to bring Lértora back, Muñoz appears to be the main candidate to lose his spot. A return to the starting lineup is not just a matter of tactics. Because of his role as a reference point and undisputed leader of the squad, Lértora carries undeniable weight. Can he really be on the bench?

Delfino faces his first major group-management challenge of the tournament so far: either reaffirm his trust in those who performed and delivered with goals, or restore the team’s core to the recovered captain to avoid internal friction. The upcoming full-contact training sessions will finish shaping the Sabalero starting eleven. In addition, it remains to be seen whether Allende will stay on the left flank and whether Bonansea is fit to play. Can he partner with Garate, or is it one or the other?

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