Major concern at Unión over Lautaro Vargas injury | OneFootball

At 19 minutes into the second half, Lautaro Vargas—one of the club’s top transfer prospects alongside Mateo Del Blanco—had to leave the field showing visible signs of pain after contesting a ball in the defensive zone. As soon as he got up from the pitch, he requested a substitution. Concern immediately spread throughout Unión, beyond just the defeat against Gimnasia at the start of the Clausura playoffs.

According to the official broadcast, Unión’s medical staff preliminarily reported that Vargas suffered a sprain in his right knee. However, the definitive diagnosis will come in the next few hours, once the necessary tests are performed to determine the exact severity of the injury.

The right back, who arrived from Defensa y Justicia and had an outstanding 2025 season on the field, not only established himself as an undisputed starter, but is also on the list of players targeted for a possible significant transfer in the upcoming market. There had already been inquiries from foreign clubs and even from local teams with strong ambitions. The problem is that if the injury turns out to be more serious than expected, everything could be put on hold.

Concern is growing at Unión: the collapse of a potential sale would directly impact the club’s financial needs, as they were planning to part ways with Vargas and/or Del Blanco to balance the books and strengthen other areas of the squad. That’s why the situation is being followed with great attention and secrecy.

The player left the field showing signs of pain and frustration. His teammates quickly noticed the seriousness of the technical gesture: it wasn’t a collision or an obvious blow, but rather an action in motion, the kind that can cause ligament damage. “He immediately asked for a substitution,” they said from the bench, which increased the fear.

The priority now is to wait for the results of the tests. If it’s confirmed to be just a mild sprain, Unión will breathe a sigh of relief. If the diagnosis reveals more significant ligament involvement, the scenario could become complicated both in sporting and financial terms.

The tension is palpable. Vargas is currently one of the club’s most important assets. His knee, at this moment, is worth more than ever.

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