Unión await Estigarribia, Del Blanco fit to start vs Boca | OneFootball

Mateo Del Blanco raised alarms due to dizziness and low blood pressure, but he recovered well and will play on Sunday. The question mark remains over Estigarribia.

Unión went through a worrisome Thursday at the training ground as two starting players were absent from practice, after Mateo Del Blanco experienced dizziness and a bout of low blood pressure during the day. However, the left back recovered favorably and will be available for Sunday’s match, while the big question for Leonardo Madelón’s team is the physical condition of Marcelo Estigarribia.

The incident caused momentary concern among Unión fans, but the situation was quickly brought under control. Del Blanco was assessed by the medical staff and responded well, so he will have no issues joining the starting eleven. Thus, the left back will keep his place in a defensive structure that has been showing solidity, especially in the last match against Independiente.

The focus now shifts to Marcelo Estigarribia. The forward is dealing with discomfort from the hard blow he received against Independiente, an incident that even required ten stitches. The area is still swollen and painful, so his presence will depend on how he progresses physically in the final training sessions before the match. The coaching staff will assess whether he is fit to handle the demands of a full game or if he will be rested.

Despite this uncertainty, Madelón is considering keeping the core of the eleven that competed intensely in the last match. The possible lineup would feature Matías Mansilla in goal; Lautaro Vargas, Alex Maizon Rodríguez, Juan Pablo Ludueña, and Mateo Del Blanco in the back line. In midfield, a dynamic and balanced quartet is expected, made up of Julián Palacios, Mauro Pittón, Rafael Profini, and Brahian Cuello, while in attack Cristian Tarragona appears as the main offensive reference, accompanied by Estigarribia if he manages to recover in time.

Alternatives Madelón Is Considering

If the forward is not fully fit, Madelón is considering different options to reshape the attack. One option is Agustín Colazo, although the striker has not managed to establish himself in the opportunities he’s had and is still seeking consistency in his performance. Another alternative is Diego Díaz, a player with a nose for goal but who still raises questions about his ability to maintain intensity for the full 90 minutes.

Misael Aguirre also appears on the radar, one of the young players who has started to gain recognition in the first team. The attacker, who was promoted to the first team in 2025 and was part of the preseason in Montevideo, appeals to the coaching staff due to his mobility, freshness, and boldness in one-on-one situations. As training sessions progress, Madelón will decide whether to maintain the usual offensive structure or opt for a change that modifies the dynamic of the attack ahead of the weekend’s match.

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