Unión prepare: injury woes and Boca test at 15 de Abril

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·12 Maret 2026

Unión prepare: injury woes and Boca test at 15 de Abril

After the electrifying draw in Avellaneda against Independiente, the professional squad of Unión resumed activities at Casa Unión. The coaching staff led by Leonardo Madelón is already working on the planning for the next big challenge: hosting Boca Juniors this Sunday at the Estadio 15 de Abril.

Team Dynamics

After the intense effort in Avellaneda, the coaching staff arranged a day of divided workloads. The players who logged the most minutes against the "Rojo" were limited to light regenerative activities, prioritizing physical recovery. Madelón confirmed that the plan is for the entire group to work normally starting tomorrow.

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On the other hand, the substitutes and those with few minutes had formal football action against a reserve team. In this practice, the following players were seen on the field:

Defense and midfield: Álvarez, Isla, Fascendini, Bruno Pittón, Solari, Giaccone, and Menossi. Attack: Fragapane, Aguirre, and Díaz.
Youth: The entry of Santino Vera, a midfielder from Racing currently playing in the reserves, was notable as he gained minutes in the midfield replacing Giaccone.

Medical Report and Absences

Madelón's main focus is on the infirmary, with several key players in doubt:

Marcelo Estigarribia: He is the big question mark for the weekend. The player has stitches on his head and did not engage in physical activity today. Since his game heavily relies on aerial contact, the coach was cautious: "We won't decide today, tomorrow, or the day after; we will wait until Sunday itself."
Mateo Del Blanco: The young player did not take to the field due to dizziness and discomfort. On medical advice, it was decided he should rest to assess his recovery.
Nicolás Paz and Agustín Colazo: Both continue to work separately, recovering from various physical issues to try to be in condition by the end of the week.

Schedule Leading Up to Sunday

The "Tatengue" will maintain the training pace at Casa Unión until Saturday. After the last morning practice, the squad will remain in concentration on Saturday night awaiting the official confirmation of the starting lineup, which will depend exclusively on the recovery of the injured players.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.