Medrán picks Colón's XI to host Ciudad Bolívar | OneFootball

Ezequiel Medrán will finish outlining the lineup this Thursday for the match against Ciudad Bolívar. With almost the entire squad available, the main question mark is at left back.

Colón is going through the decisive hours of preparation for one of the most important matches of the season. Next Sunday, starting at 5 p.m., they will host Ciudad Bolívar at the Brigadier López for Matchday 17 of Primera Nacional’s Zone A, with the obligation to take all three points so as not to lose ground on leaders Deportivo Morón.

With the team sitting in fourth place, three points off the top, Ezequiel Medrán is putting the finishing touches in place, and this Thursday the starting lineup could be practically decided.

Colón’s only doubt is at left back

The coach has virtually the entire squad at his disposal and, barring any surprises, the main uncertainty lies on the left side of the defense.

Leandro Allende has been the starter, but he is going through an inconsistent spell and his recent performances have drawn criticism. Against Almirante Brown he once again showed difficulties and ended up being substituted when Medrán changed the system to play with three defenders.

In that context, two alternatives emerge. On one hand, Facundo Castet, who is looking to regain ground after losing prominence in recent weeks.

On the other, Conrado Ibarra, who made a very good appearance in Isidro Casanova. The youngster played as a left wing-back and was directly involved in the equalizer by delivering the cross that led to Mauro Peinipil’s goal.

The final decision would be known in the coming training sessions, although everything suggests that the battle for that spot will remain open until the very last moment.

Rasmussen is carrying a knock, but would still start for Colón

Another point of attention is Federico Rasmussen. The center back is dealing with a significant issue in one of his ankles, a situation that has even forced him to play through pain in recent matches.

However, his recovery has been positive and the coaching staff is optimistic about his presence against Ciudad Bolívar. For now, the defender is training alongside the rest of his teammates, and everything indicates he will be part of the starting eleven.

The team Medrán is shaping at Colón

Under those circumstances, the lineup with the best chance of taking the field would be the following: Matías Budiño; Mauro Peinipil, Pier Barrios, Federico Rasmussen and Leandro Allende, Facundo Castet or Conrado Ibarra; Julián Marcioni, Federico Lértora, Ignacio Antonio and Ignacio Lago; Darío Sarmiento and Alan Bonansea.

Colón will face a demanding challenge against one of the surprises of the championship and will look to return to winning ways to stay firmly in the fight for first place.

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