Unión could dip back into the market, target position already set | OneFootball

Lautaro Vargas’s injury raised alarms at Unión and could change the club’s plans in the transfer market. The defender suffered a severe sprain in his left knee during the match against San Lorenzo and will be reevaluated by the medical staff to determine the next steps.

Given this situation, Tatengue sporting director Santiago Zurbriggen acknowledged that the club will be alert to the possibility of signing a player if it is confirmed that Vargas’s recovery will require a lengthy period.

“We have to see whether a roster spot opens up or not. If it does, obviously we’ll be paying attention to see if we can bring someone in,” Zurbriggen explained in an interview with Sol Play.

AFA regulations allow for the possibility of granting a special roster spot to sign a player when an injury causes a significant absence. That is why Unión will wait for Vargas’s progress before making a final decision.

The defender was not the only player who finished the match against San Lorenzo with physical issues. Ignacio Malcorra and Joaquín Mosqueira also suffered injuries in that game, a situation that forced the coaching staff to make changes during the match.

According to ADN Gol on Radio Gol 96.7, if Lautaro Vargas’s injury is ultimately confirmed and Unión receives authorization to sign a player, the position chosen by the club’s leadership and coaching staff would be defensive midfielder.

The possibility is gaining strength due to Joaquín Mosqueira’s injury, which will keep him off the field for several weeks and has left the squad with fewer options in that area. In addition, the departures of Mauro Pittón and Rafael Profini during the transfer window reduced the available alternatives for the central midfield role.

In this way, the potential roster spot that could be opened by Vargas’s injury would not necessarily be used to replace the right-back. The rules allow the incoming player to occupy a different position on the field, so Leonardo Madelón could prioritize a need he considers more important for the team’s overall functioning.

The information matches the scenario being analyzed at Unión: midfield appears to be an area that needs more balance and ball recovery. The intention would be to add a defensive-minded central midfielder who can give the coach alternatives and cover for Mosqueira’s absence.

In any case, the signing will first depend on the seriousness of Vargas’s injury. The defender suffered a severe sprain in his left knee and remains under medical evaluation. If it is determined that his recovery will take more than four months, Unión will be able to request a special roster spot from AFA to sign a replacement.

So, while waiting for Vargas’s progress, Unión has already begun to define where it would use a possible new opportunity in the transfer market:

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