Reaction mode: Ezequiel Medrán rings the changes at Colón for Patronato | OneFootball

After losing their unbeaten run at Isla Maciel against San Telmo, Colón are already focused on the “Presbítero Bartolomé Grella.” Aiming to make up ground in Zone A of the Primera Nacional—where they sit seventh with 8 points—coach Ezequiel Medrán tried out major tactical changes during Wednesday’s training session.

For next Sunday’s match at 4:00 p.m., which will be refereed by Daniel Zamora, the Sabalero boss is planning two structural changes aimed at restoring the team’s lost solidity.

Return at full-back and a new midfield setup

The first confirmed piece of news is the return of Leandro Allende. After recovering from a muscle tear that kept him out of the last few matches, the defender will regain his place at left-back, replacing Facundo Castet. It was a change the coaching staff had already been considering before the injury, and now it will be made to give that flank more attacking thrust and experience.

However, the most striking move comes in the creative area. Medrán decided to sacrifice an attacking player (Lucas Cano) to strengthen the team’s defensive cover with the inclusion of Matías Muñoz. With this change, El Sabalero will switch to a midfield “trivote” of three central midfielders, gaining balance and organization—two areas that were lacking in the last defeat.

Tactical flexibility: Lértora’s role

Although the initial formation appears to be a combative 4-3-3, the coaching staff is not ruling out the shape changing as the game unfolds. Federico Lértora’s presence is key in this regard: the midfielder has been instructed to drop in between the center-backs to form a back five in the defensive phase if the flow of the match against the “Patrón” requires it.

The likely XI in Paraná

With Friday’s full training session still to come, which will ultimately confirm the coach’s plan, Colón would take the field with:

Matías Budiño; Mauro Peinipil, Pier Barrios, Federico Rasmussen and Leandro Allende; Ignacio Antonio, Federico Lértora and Matías Muñoz; Julián Marcioni, Alan Bonansea and Ignacio Lago.

With this outlook, Medrán is betting on a more “hard-nosed” midfield and quick transitions down the flanks, understanding that the match in Entre Ríos will be a real test if they are to avoid falling further behind leaders Deportivo Morón.

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