With Gorosito under pressure, San Lorenzo gear up 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 appears to be 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 Torneo Clausura, 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 football 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 prove decisive in changing the atmosphere around 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 has been all but ruled out for Saturday’s match. The midfielder had come on in the second half but had to leave the field 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 continue training separately, while Insaurralde and Abrego have begun to gradually rejoin training. Nahuel Barrios, meanwhile, remains out of action for the rest of the year.

Looking ahead to the match against Unión, Gorosito will once again have to reshuffle his lineup. 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 Torneo Clausura. 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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