Another setback for Medrán at Colón: Tomás Paredes injured | OneFootball

Just when it seemed they had found an emergency solution at a delicate moment, Colón received bad news regarding their Primera Nacional campaign: Tomás Paredes got injured and will not be available for the team’s upcoming matches.

The goalkeeper, who had been forced to step into the starting role after Matías Budiño’s injury, finished with a muscle issue that appears to be a tear, a situation that would sideline him for close to three weeks.

An appearance that had brought peace of mind to Colón

Paredes had to step in under maximum pressure and responded in a big way. The youngster guarded the Sabalero goal in the matches against Racing de Córdoba and Deportivo Morón, showing security, personality, and important saves at key moments.

His performances had brought peace of mind to Ezequiel Medrán’s coaching staff, especially considering Colón was going through a stretch where it needed immediate results to stay near the top of Zone A.

However, just when he was beginning to establish himself as a reliable option, this muscle injury surfaced and will force him to stop.

Tomás Giménez will be called up again

With this scenario, Medrán will have to reshuffle the position once again. Everything indicates that Tomás Giménez will be promoted again to the professional squad to take the place of backup goalkeeper, just as happened in the matches where Paredes started.

In this way, Colón once again suffers changes in a sensitive position, in the middle of a season in which injuries have also forced constant adjustments.

Medrán is considering whether to make any other changes

Beyond the forced change in goal, the Sabalero coach could repeat much of the team that defeated All Boys at the Brigadier López.

Although tweaks are not ruled out with Saturday’s 3:30 p.m. clash against Estudiantes de Buenos Aires in mind, especially because of the nature of the match and the poor form the team has been showing away from Santa Fe.

In that regard, Matías Muñoz appears as a real option to come in for Darío Sarmiento, in a change aimed at giving the midfield more balance, ball recovery, and grit.

So, while Colón tries to stay in the thick of the Primera Nacional race, Medrán once again finds himself forced to solve unexpected problems within a squad that continues to suffer physical setbacks.

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