Unión seek balance v San Lorenzo: Madelón weighs changes

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·12 August 2026

Unión seek balance v San Lorenzo: Madelón weighs changes

Unión is looking to bounce back quickly 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 in the Clausura Tournament. Coach Leonardo Madelón faces a key week in determining the starting lineup, conditioned both by injuries and on-field performance.

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

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Lucas Menossi: He once again finished with discomfort against the Ferroviario, repeating the physical issues he had been carrying 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 round 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 lead to Misael Aguirre being dropped to allow MarceloEstigarribia into the lineup. Another option under consideration is the inclusion of Brahian Cuello, a player who would give more freedom to an Ignacio Malcorra who has yet 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 limited to Emilio Giaccone or promoting one of the youth players from the academy. After the tough blow suffered in the final minutes against Central Córdoba, Unión is being forced to make major decisions to regain solidity and start picking up points again in an extremely demanding setting.

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