Madelón's dilemma at Unión: stick with Aguirre or shake up attack? | OneFootball

Unión has already put its 2-1 win over Lanús behind it and has begun training for its next challenge. This coming Monday at 9:15 p.m., the Santa Fe side will return to the 15 de Abril stadium in front of its fans to take on Central Córdoba of Santiago del Estero in a Clausura Tournament match that will be officiated by Nazareno Arasa. The win over El Granate left a very positive footballing impression, although it also raised some physical concerns that the coaching staff is assessing with optimism.

Fitness status of key players

Lucas Ayala: The defensive midfielder is dealing with muscle fatigue that led Leonardo Madelón to substitute him as a precaution during the last match. Despite the discomfort, the outlook is favorable and he is expected to be in top condition to face the Ferroviario.

Lucas Menossi: The player who opened the scoring against Lanús finished the match with a heavy knock to the knee after challenging for a loose ball. However, the injury is not serious, and the expectation is that he will gradually rejoin full training with the group in the coming days.

Dilemmas and options in attack

With the treatment room practically empty, Madelón’s main question is who to pick in attack. Although Misael Aguirre performed very well in his last start, internal competition has intensified with pressure from other strong options:

Mauro Luna Diale: He is fighting to earn a place in the starting eleven, although the head coach believes his ideal position is on the left wing, an area currently occupied by Ignacio Malcorra, who is in excellent form and has established himself as undroppable.

Marcelo Estigarribia: He is the other major attacking option hoping to earn more minutes from the start in the coach’s plans.

Monday’s clash is an ideal opportunity for Unión to confirm the footballing identity Madelón is trying to build, make the most of the momentum from its first home win, and maintain its collective growth in the tournament.

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