Operation response: Medrán rings changes for Colón at Patronato | OneFootball

After losing their unbeaten run at Isla Maciel against San Telmo, Colón is already focused on the «Presbítero Bartolomé Grella». Aiming to regain ground in Primera Nacional’s Zone A —where they sit seventh with 8 points—, coach Ezequiel Medrán tested major tactical changes during Wednesday’s training session.

For next Sunday’s match at 16:00, which will be refereed by Daniel Zamora, the Sabalero manager is planning two structural changes aimed at restoring the solidity the team has lost.

Return at full-back and a new midfield setup

The first confirmed update is the return of Leandro Allende. After recovering from a muscle tear that kept him out of the last few matches, the defender will regain his spot at left-back, replacing Facundo Castet. It was a change the coaching staff had already been considering before the injury, and now it will happen to give that flank more attacking thrust and experience.

However, the most striking move comes in the build-up area. Medrán decided to sacrifice an attacking piece (Lucas Cano) to strengthen the team’s defensive cover with the inclusion of Matías Muñoz. With this adjustment, the Sabalero will switch to a midfield «three-man pivot», gaining balance and organization, two aspects that were lacking in the last defeat.

Tactical flexibility: Lértora’s role

Although the initial setup appears to be a combative 4-3-3, the coaching staff is not ruling out the shape changing during the course of the game. Federico Lértora’s presence is key in this regard: the midfielder has been instructed to drop in between the center-backs to form a back five in the defensive phase if the flow of the match against the «Patrón» requires it.

The likely starting eleven in Paraná

With Friday’s formal training session still to come, which will further confirm the coach’s plan, Colón would take the field with:

Matías Budiño; Mauro Peinipil, Pier Barrios, Federico Rasmussen and Leandro Allende; Ignacio Antonio, Federico Lértora and Matías Muñoz; Julián Marcioni, Alan Bonansea and Ignacio Lago.

With this outlook, Medrán is betting on a more «hard-nosed» midfield and quick transitions down the wings, understanding that the match in Entre Ríos will be a real test if they are to avoid falling further behind leaders Deportivo Morón.

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