Unión racing against time: Injuries pile up for Madelón’s team | OneFootball

Unión is going through a week of maximum demand 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 date of the Apertura 2026, the coaching staff led by Leonardo Madelón faces the challenge of restructuring the team's lineup in a scenario of physical uncertainty. The 15 de Abril stadium will be the stage for a trial by fire where the "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 series of absences affecting the squad's depth. The most significant absence is that of Valentín Fascendini, who, after confirming a tear, 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.

Adding to Fascendini's situation are the doubts about Tomás González and Agustín Colazo. Both players have shown various discomforts that forced them to perform differentiated work during the last practices. Although they do not present serious injuries, the coaching staff keeps them "wrapped in cotton wool," and their presence on the bench will depend on their daily progress. Although they are not part of the regular starting eleven, they are crucial substitutes for the coach when looking for options in the second half.

The physical wear and tear at the start of the Apertura 2026 tournament is beginning to take its toll on a squad that needs to reconnect with victory. Madelón is aware that, against San Lorenzo, not only are three points at stake but also the group's emotional stability 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 list of call-ups that will allow them to reach this key duel with the greatest possible competitiveness.

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