Reaction operation: Medrán rings changes for Colón at Patronato | OneFootball

After losing their unbeaten run in Isla Maciel against San Telmo, Colón now has its sights set on the “Presbítero Bartolomé Grella.” With the aim of regaining ground in Zone A of the Primera Nacional—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 officiated by Daniel Zamora, the Sabalero boss is planning two structural changes aimed at restoring the team’s lost solidity.

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 reclaim his place at left-back, replacing Facundo Castet. It was a change the coaching staff had already been considering before the injury, and now it will be made to give that flank more attacking thrust and experience.

However, the most striking move comes in the creative area. Medrán decided to sacrifice an attacking piece (Lucas Cano) to strengthen the holding role with the inclusion of Matías Muñoz. With this change, the Sabalero will switch to a midfield “trivote,” gaining balance and organization, two areas that were lacking in the last defeat.

Tactical flexibility: Lértora’s role

Although the initial formation appears to be a hard-fighting 4-3-3, the coaching staff does not rule 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 back 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 probable starting eleven in Paraná

With Friday’s formal practice 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 “rugged” team in midfield and quick transitions down the wings, understanding that the match in Entre Ríos will be a real test so as not to fall further behind the leader, Deportivo Morón.

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