Unión await Estigarribia, Del Blanco fit to start vs Boca | OneFootball

Mateo Del Blanco raised alarms due to dizziness and low blood pressure, but he recovered well and will play on Sunday. The question mark is Estigarribia.

Unión went through a Thursday with concern at the training ground as two starting players were absent from practice, after Mateo Del Blanco experienced dizziness and low blood pressure during the day. However, the defender improved favorably and will be available for the match on Sunday, while the big question for Leonardo Madelón's team is the physical condition of Marcelo Estigarribia.

The incident caused momentary concern among Unión fans, but the situation was quickly brought under control. Del Blanco was evaluated by the medical team and responded well, so he will have no issues joining the starting eleven. Thus, the left-back will maintain his place within a defensive structure that has been showing solidity, especially in the last match against Independiente.

The focus is now on Marcelo Estigarribia. The forward has been dealing with discomfort from a severe blow received against Independiente, an action that even required ten stitches. The area still shows swelling and pain, so his presence will depend on how he physically progresses in the final training sessions before the match. The coaching staff will assess whether he can handle the demands of a full match or if he will be preserved.

Despite this uncertainty, Madelón is considering maintaining the core of the eleven that competed intensely in the last round. The possible team would line up with Matías Mansilla in goal; Lautaro Vargas, Alex Maizon Rodríguez, Juan Pablo Ludueña, and Mateo Del Blanco in the backline. In the midfield, a dynamic and balanced quartet is shaping up with Julián Palacios, Mauro Pittón, Rafael Profini, and Brahian Cuello, while in attack Cristian Tarragona appears as the offensive reference, accompanied by Estigarribia, if he manages to recover.

The alternatives Madelón is considering

In case the forward is not fully fit, Madelón is considering different options to reconfigure the attack. One option is Agustín Colazo, although the forward has not managed to establish himself in the opportunities he has had and is still seeking consistency in his performance. Another alternative is Diego Díaz, a player with a knack for scoring but who raises doubts about his ability to maintain intensity for the full 90 minutes.

Misael Aguirre also appears on the radar, one of the young players who has started to gain consideration in the professional squad. The forward, who was promoted to the first team in 2025 and was part of the preseason in Montevideo, attracts the coaching staff with his mobility, freshness, and boldness in one-on-one situations. As training sessions progress, Madelón will decide whether to maintain the usual offensive structure or opt for a variation that changes the attack's dynamics for the weekend match.

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