Marcelo Estigarribia still recovering as Unión eye the market | OneFootball

Marcelo Estigarribia still hasn’t been able to get any minutes in Unión’s preseason. The striker was once again left out of this Wednesday’s friendly against Rosario Central at the Gigante de Arroyito, where Leonardo Madelón’s team won 3-2, and he had already missed the first test against Ben Hur.

The forward’s absence is due to a problem in one of his ankles, an injury that has kept him doing separate work and undergoing rehabilitation treatment with the club’s medical staff and physiotherapists.

Unión does not want to rush his recovery

There is caution within the coaching staff regarding Estigarribia’s progress. The priority is for the striker to fully recover before the start of official competition, so he was not pushed in any of the friendly matches.

While the rest of the squad builds match fitness, the forward continues on a special plan, waiting to be able to rejoin training alongside his teammates. His absence has also opened the door for other players to gain prominence in attack.

Aguirre delivered again for Unión

One of the positive notes from the friendly against Rosario Central was, once again, the performance of Misael Aguirre.

The youngster was again chosen by Madelón to be part of the starting lineup and responded with a goal in the 3-2 win at the Gigante de Arroyito, confirming that he is in great form and is beginning to firmly enter the coach’s plans.

With Estigarribia unable to play and an attack in the middle of restructuring, Aguirre took advantage of the opportunity to keep gaining ground in the battle for a place in the team.

A transfer window that could still bring news

Estigarribia’s situation comes in a particular context. Although the striker remains an important piece for Madelón, Unión has not ruled out signing another forward before the transfer window closes.

The search is linked to the possibility that another striker from the current squad could leave, as happened days ago with Diego Armando Díaz, who was sent on loan to Patronato in search of regular playing time.

In addition, Estigarribia’s name remains tied to the legal dispute Unión has with Atlético Tucumán, a club claiming a debt arising from the striker’s transfer and which has even pursued precautionary measures against the Santa Fe club.

A striker who was important over the last year

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