Lautaro Vargas injury update at Unión: severity revealed | OneFootball

The concern that had settled in at Unión following Lautaro Vargas' injury found some relief in recent hours. According to unofficial sources linked to the club, initial tests revealed that the right-back suffered a knee sprain, without ligament involvement. This news brings relief both sportingly and economically, as Vargas is considered one of the main assets for the upcoming transfer market.

It all happened 19 minutes into the second half, during the match against Gimnasia at the start of the Clausura Tournament playoffs. Vargas—one of the top commercial prospects alongside Mateo Del Blanco—was contesting a ball in the defensive zone and, after planting his right leg, fell with visible signs of pain. As soon as he got back up, he requested a substitution, which set off alarms for the technical and medical staff.

The official broadcast reported that the initial medical evaluation determined a sprain in the affected knee. However, complementary tests were needed to rule out more complex injuries. Finally, the updates brought relief: there is no ligament damage and, barring complications, the recovery would be considerably shorter than initially feared.

The right-back, who came from Defensa y Justicia, had an outstanding 2025 in football terms, establishing himself as a starter and attracting interest from several foreign clubs as well as the local market. Unión was projecting his possible departure to generate key income for the next cycle, so a serious injury could have halted any negotiations.

Within the rojiblanco camp, the concern was evident: the collapse of a transfer of this magnitude could have impacted economic and sporting planning. However, with the new diagnosis, the outlook is positive once again.

Although the recovery timeline still needs to be defined, the scenario has changed dramatically. From a potential prolonged hiatus to a gradual return, always under medical supervision. Secrecy remains part of the protocol, but internally the message is clear: Unión can breathe again.

In times when every asset counts, Vargas' knee is once again firm. And with it, the club's prospects for the immediate future.

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