Madelón weighs up Unión full-back options for Estudiantes trip | OneFootball

With no time to relax after the win over Riestra, Unión is already focused on its next challenge in La Plata against Estudiantes on Matchday 14 of Zone A in the Apertura Tournament. The rain complicated plans a bit at the training ground, but the squad still went through a session that was mostly physical work.

In that context, the main question mark is at right-back. Lautaro Vargas’ suspension forces head coach Leonardo Madelón to reshuffle the defense, and although the natural replacement would be Emiliano Álvarez, his physical condition is raising concerns. The defender is dealing with a bruise and is being evaluated day by day, which has him being handled with care and leaves the door open to other options.

Madelón looks for another No. 4 at Unión for the visit to Estudiantes

Given this situation, Madelón does not want to be tied to just one option and is weighing alternatives. One piece of positive news is the recovery of Nicolás Paz, who has already been medically cleared and, for now, appears to be the main candidate to fill that spot.

However, the coach is also considering less natural solutions. Augusto Solari and Mauro Pittón could adapt to the position, although both are midfielders by trade. Juan Pablo Ludueña? Also a possibility, though to a lesser extent, since he has been showing a high level as a center-back and changing his role would mean tinkering with a structure that is currently working.

That, precisely, is the other point in Tate’s favor: beyond the doubt at right-back, the rest of the team would be practically set. Unión will try to keep the core that has been delivering results as it goes in search of another three points on a ground that has historically been difficult, like Estudiantes’ stadium.

With several names on the table and a decision still to be made, Madelón is fine-tuning the details in a short but intense week, where every move could be decisive in staying in the fight.

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