Madelón shakes things up: Unión plan a change for trip to Lanús | OneFootball

Unión is fine-tuning details for a match that could set the tone at the start of the tournament and, according to Radio Gol, Leonardo Madelón is expected to introduce a significant change to the team that will visit Lanús at La Fortaleza this Thursday at 7:15 PM.

The change would be at left back: Bruno Pittón would come in for Franco Fragapane, a decision based both on tactical needs and individual performances after the debut against Platense.

A tweak that changes the formation

The move wouldn’t be simply positional. With Pittón taking the left back spot, Mateo Del Blanco would move up to midfield—a formula the coach already tested for a few minutes in the last match, which left a positive impression. During that period, Unión showed better connections on the left, improved balance, and more depth, something the coaching staff wants to maintain from the start against a tougher opponent like the Granate.

A signal after a weak debut

The 0-0 draw against Platense raised concerns about the lack of attacking threat and some underwhelming performances. In this context, the upcoming change is significant: Madelón aims to strengthen the defensive structure with Pittón and, at the same time, give Del Blanco more freedom to push forward and link up in the opponent’s half. The idea is to regain dynamism on the flanks, a key aspect of the coach’s teams.

The possible Tatengue starting eleven

With this change, Unión is expected to line up with: Matías Mansilla; Lautaro Vargas, Maizon Rodríguez, Valentín Fascendini, and Bruno Pittón; Julián Palacios, Mauro Pittón, Rafael Profini, and Mateo Del Blanco; Cristian Tarragona and Agustín Colazo.

Although the team will be finalized before the trip, all signs point to Madelón having taken note of what he saw in the debut and opting for a surgical adjustment so that Tatengue can show a different side in the south of Greater Buenos Aires. Lanús, coming off a resounding win against San Lorenzo, will be a tough test. And with this change, Unión will look to start building answers on the pitch.

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