Madelón loses key man: Maizon Rodríguez out for Unión v Platense | OneFootball

Unión received bad news ahead of its debut against Platense: Maizon Rodríguez suffered an injury and will not be available to Leonardo Madelón for the start of the tournament.

The Uruguayan defender had been an important piece in the team’s structure, and his absence represents a headache for the coaching staff, who will have to look for an alternative to shape the Tatengue’s back line.

Rodríguez had established himself as one of Unión’s standout defenders, showing solidity and consistency in his recent appearances. He had even been praised at the start of the year for his performance in the debut against Platense, where he played a key role in keeping a clean sheet.

Now, Madelón will have to decide who will take his place in the official opener. One possibility is for Tomas Faggioli to come in and maintain the usual structure, although the coach is also considering other options within the squad.

The center back’s injury adds to a series of physical setbacks Unión will have to overcome at the start of the competition, just as the team is looking to get off on the right foot against the Calamar.

Tatengue is working with its focus set on the debut and hopes Rodríguez’s recovery will be as quick as possible so they can once again count on one of their key men in defense.

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