Lértora back or Muñoz stays?: Iván Delfino's dilemma | OneFootball

Colón is already planning for next Saturday’s demanding clash against San Miguel at 3:30 p.m., with one key question dominating Iván Delfino’s agenda: the return of Federico Lértora. The captain has put behind him the physical issue that kept him out of the match against Patronato and would be available, opening up a major tactical and locker-room debate.

The 3-0 thrashing of El Patrón left the coaching staff with very positive feelings. The duo of Agustín Toledo and Matías Muñoz delivered, and both also got on the scoresheet. With that in mind, changing the central midfield seems risky, but the captain’s pedigree carries weight. If Delfino decides to bring Lértora back, Muñoz appears to be the leading candidate to make way. A return to the starting lineup is not just a matter of tactics. Because of his role as a reference point and the squad’s unquestioned leader, Lértora carries undeniable weight. Can he really be on the bench?

Delfino faces his first major group-management challenge of the tournament so far: either reward the players who performed and contributed with goals, or hand the team’s core back to the recovered captain to avoid internal friction. The upcoming full-team football sessions will determine the final Sabalero starting eleven. On top of that, it remains to be seen whether Allende will continue on the left flank and whether Bonansea is fit to play. Can he partner with Garate, or is it one or the other?

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