Major concern at Unión over Lautaro Vargas injury | OneFootball

At 19 minutes into the second half, Lautaro Vargas —one of the club's top sales prospects alongside Mateo Del Blanco— had to leave the field visibly in pain after contesting a ball in the defensive zone. As soon as he got up from the grass, he requested a substitution. Concern immediately arose at Unión, beyond the defeat against Gimnasia at the start of the Clausura playoffs.

The official broadcast reported that Unión's medical team preliminarily communicated that Vargas suffered a sprain in his right knee. However, the definitive diagnosis will arrive in the coming hours, once the necessary tests are conducted to determine the exact severity of the injury.

The right-back, who arrived from Defensa y Justicia and had an outstanding 2025 in sports terms, not only established himself as an undisputed starter but is also on the list of players targeted for a possible significant transfer in the next market. There were already inquiries from foreign clubs and even local teams with strong ambitions. The problem is that if the injury is more severe than expected, everything could be put on hold.

At Unión, concern is growing: the fall of a potential sale would directly impact the club's economic needs, which aimed to part with Vargas and/or Del Blanco to balance the books and strengthen other areas of the squad. Therefore, the case is being followed with great attention and secrecy.

The player left the field showing signs of pain and frustration. His teammates quickly noticed the seriousness of the technical gesture: it wasn't a collision or an obvious blow, but an action in motion, the kind that can cause ligament damage. "He requested the change immediately," they noted from the bench, which increased the fear.

The priority now is to wait for the test results. If it is confirmed to be just a minor sprain, Unión will breathe a sigh of relief. If the diagnosis reveals a more significant ligament involvement, the scenario could become complicated both in sports and economically.

Tension is high. Vargas is currently one of the club's most important assets. His knee, at this moment, is more valuable than ever.

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