Unión aim to regain balance v San Lorenzo: Madelón weighs changes

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·12 August 2026

Unión aim to regain balance v San Lorenzo: Madelón weighs changes

Unión is looking for a quick response after the loss to Central Córdoba and is already preparing to visit San Lorenzo this Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at the Pedro Bidegain Stadium, for the fifth round of Zone A of the Clausura Tournament. Coach Leonardo Madelón faces a key week in determining the starting lineup, conditioned both by injuries and by on-field performance.

The main concerns for Tatengue are in midfield due to fitness issues:

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Lucas Menossi: He once again finished with discomfort against Ferroviario, repeating the physical issues he had been dealing with since the match against Lanús, so his progress will be monitored day by day.
Lucas Ayala: He did not play any minutes in the last match due to muscle overload, and his recovery is vital given the lack of natural alternatives in that area of the field.

Given the lack of options, Madelón is not ruling out shaking things up and changing the tactical setup to shore up the defense. The coach publicly acknowledged that he is considering fielding a team with greater defensive balance, which could mean Misael Aguirre making way for MarceloEstigarribia. Another option under consideration is the inclusion of Brahian Cuello, a player who would give Ignacio Malcorra more freedom, as he still has not managed to reach the expected level since returning to the club.

If the coaching staff decides to go for greater intensity in pressing, the options are narrowed down to Emilio Giaccone or promoting a youth player from the academy. After the hard blow suffered in the final minutes against Central Córdoba, Unión is forced to make major decisions to regain solidity and start picking up points again in an extremely demanding setting.

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