Unión racing against time: Injuries hamper Madelón’s team selection | OneFootball

Unión is going through a week of maximum pressure and zero margin for error after the setback suffered in Santiago del Estero. With their sights set on the match against San Lorenzo for the fifth round of the 2026 Apertura, the coaching staff led by Leonardo Madelón faces the challenge of rebuilding the team’s structure amid physical uncertainty. The 15 de Abril stadium will be the stage for a trial by fire where “El Tate” is obliged to change its image in front of its fans, although the news coming from the infirmary is not the most encouraging.

The main concern lies in the string of absences affecting the squad’s depth. The most significant absence is Valentín Fascendini, who, after a muscle tear was confirmed, will have to undergo a recovery process of at least three weeks. This confirmed absence forces Madelón to make tactical changes, losing an important asset in the defensive scheme just before facing one of the giants of Argentine football.

On top of Fascendini’s situation, there are doubts about Tomás González and Agustín Colazo. Both players have shown various discomforts that forced them to train separately during recent sessions. Although they are not suffering from serious injuries, the coaching staff is handling them “with kid gloves,” and their presence on the bench will depend on their daily progress. While they are not regular starters, they are key substitutes for the coach when looking for alternatives during the second half.

The physical toll of the start of the 2026 Apertura is beginning to take its toll on a squad that needs to get back to winning ways. Madelón is aware that, against San Lorenzo, not only are three points at stake, but also the group’s morale for the remainder of the season. With more doubts than certainties in the lineup, the Santa Fe club will wait until the last minute to finalize a squad list that will allow them to approach this crucial match as competitively as possible.

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