The two Colón players one booking away from suspension | OneFootball

Colón will face a highly demanding match this Friday against Ferro, for the 21st round of Primera Nacional’s Zone A, with a situation that Ezequiel Medrán’s coaching staff will be watching very closely. Leandro Allende and Matías Muñoz have each accumulated four yellow cards, and if they are booked, they will miss next round’s match against Chaco For Ever at the Brigadier López.

Allende, a sure starter despite the risk at Colón

Of the two players walking a disciplinary tightrope, the only one set to start is Leandro Allende. The left-back earned Medrán’s trust through strong performances and in recent matches displaced Facundo Castet from the starting lineup, even though he had begun the season as the first-choice player in that position.

Allende’s development has been so significant that he kept his place even after Gabriel Risso Patrón arrived as a signing in this transfer window. Today, the former All Boys player appears to have moved ahead in the coach’s plans and will once again be one of the starting eleven in Caballito.

However, he will have to play smart. Another yellow card would automatically rule him out of the match against Chaco For Ever, a game that could prove decisive in the fight for the top spots.

Muñoz leaves the team, but not Colón’s plans

The other case is Matías Muñoz. The midfielder has also reached the yellow-card limit, although this time he will not lose his place for disciplinary reasons, but because of a tactical adjustment.

With the return of Ignacio Antonio, who served his suspension after accumulating five yellow cards, Medrán will once again go with the midfielder as a starter, sending Muñoz to the bench.

Even so, the coach still sees him as an important option within the team’s rotation, and his omission has more to do with player profiles and available options than with poor performance.

Also thinking about what’s ahead

Although all the attention is focused on Ferro, those at Colón know the schedule offers no let-up. After the match in Caballito, the Sabalero will return to the Brigadier López stadium to host Chaco For Ever in a match corresponding to the 22nd round of Zone A.

That is why, besides trying to take all three points from a venue that is always difficult, Medrán will also have to manage the risks. With Allende on the verge of suspension and Muñoz a strong option off the bench, yellow cards could start to play an important role in a stretch of the championship where every detail can tip the balance.

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