With Gorosito under pressure, San Lorenzo fine-tunes for Unión | OneFootball

San Lorenzo is going through a tense week after the defeat to Huracán in the derby and is already working with Saturday’s match against Unión in mind. The game looks like a key opportunity for the team to respond, although it will also be an important test for Néstor Gorosito’s future.

The coach came under scrutiny after an inconsistent start. San Lorenzo was eliminated from the Copa Argentina in its first match and, in the Clausura Tournament, has picked up only three points out of a possible 12. In addition, it lost three of its four matches and still has not managed to find a clear footballing identity.

Gorosito acknowledged the need for time to work and defended his project after the loss to Huracán. However, the results have increased the pressure, and the clash against Unión could be decisive in changing the atmosphere surrounding the team.

On top of the footballing difficulties, there is a new complication in the squad. Facundo Gulli suffered a strain in the biceps femoris of his right leg during the derby and is all but ruled out for Saturday’s match. The midfielder had come on in the second half, but had to leave the field just a few minutes later because of the discomfort.

Gulli’s absence adds to other players dealing with different physical issues. Nahuel Arias and Ezequiel Herrera are still training separately, while Insaurralde and Abrego have begun to gradually return to training. Nahuel Barrios, meanwhile, will remain out of action for the rest of the year.

Looking ahead to the clash with Unión, Gorosito will have to reshuffle again to put the team together. The coach has already made several changes and tried different systems in the opening rounds, although so far those adjustments have not translated into sustained improvement in performance.

San Lorenzo will host Unión this Saturday from 2:30 p.m. at the Nuevo Gasómetro, in the fifth round of the Clausura Tournament. For El Ciclón, it will be an opportunity to bounce back from the blow suffered in the derby and, at the same time, for Gorosito to earn the backing he needs with a good result.

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