Madelón plots side for Independiente in Copa Argentina, awaits key returns | OneFootball

Unión coach Leonardo Madelón is aiming to field his best team against Independiente in the Argentine Cup, although he is closely monitoring the fitness of several players.

The elimination against Belgrano still left open wounds at Unión, but the schedule does not allow much time for regret. In Santa Fe, a new chapter has already begun, and Leonardo Madelón is clear about it: the end of the semester still offers an important opportunity.

That is why, while the squad enjoys the weekend off, the coach has already started planning the clash against Independiente in the Round of 32 of the Argentine Cup, which will be played next Friday from 8 p.m. in Rosario.

Madelón is preparing the plan at Unión

The coaching staff’s idea is clear: to play with the best available. There will be no massive rotation or experiments with the immediate future in mind. Madelón understands that the match against El Rojo can serve as a kind of emotional close to the semester, and he intends to face it with a competitive team. However, there are some names that will continue to be monitored during the week.

The case drawing the most attention is that of Marcelo Estigarribia, who is improving, and the coach will wait until the last moment to decide whether he can be fully fit. The intention is not to risk him unnecessarily, although internally they remain optimistic.

At the same time, other situations seem less complicated. Cristian Tarragona should be available without any issues, as should Mauro Pittón and Brahian Cuello, who finished the last match with only minor discomfort and would not represent a problem for the cup clash.

After a few days of rest, the squad will return to training on Monday at the Casa Unión grounds, where formal preparations will begin for a match that could change the final feel of the red-and-white campaign. Because although the blow suffered in Córdoba dampened some of the excitement, at Unión they still feel there is one last important performance left before the curtain finally falls on the semester.

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