Madelón plans side to face Independiente in Copa Argentina, awaits key men | OneFootball

Unión head coach Leonardo Madelón is looking to field his best team against Independiente in the Copa Argentina, although he is closely monitoring the physical condition of several players.

The elimination against Belgrano still left open wounds at Unión, but the schedule does not allow much time for regret. In Santa Fe, a new chapter has already begun, and Leonardo Madelón knows it well: the end of the semester still offers an important opportunity.

That is why, while the squad enjoys the weekend off, the coach has already begun planning the clash against Independiente in the Round of 32 of the Copa Argentina, which will be played next Friday starting at 8 p.m. in Rosario.

Madelón starts preparing the plan at Unión

The coaching staff’s idea is clear: play with the best available. There will be no massive rotation or experiments with the immediate future in mind. Madelón understands that the match against El Rojo can serve as a kind of emotional closing to the semester and intends to face it with a competitive team. However, there are some names that will remain under observation during the week.

The case drawing the most attention is that of Marcelo Estigarribia, who is improving, and the coach will wait until the last moment to decide whether he can be at full fitness. The intention is not to take any unnecessary risks with him, although internally they remain optimistic.

At the same time, other situations seem less complex. Cristian Tarragona should be available without any problems, as should Mauro Pittón and Brahian Cuello, who finished the last match with only minor discomfort and would not be an issue for the cup clash.

After a few days of rest, the squad will return to training on Monday at the Casa Unión training ground, where preparations will formally begin for a match that could change the final feeling of the red-and-white campaign. Because although the blow suffered in Córdoba dampened part of the excitement, at Unión they still feel there is one last important performance left before definitively bringing down the curtain on the semester.

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