Leonardo Madelón faces key decision ahead of clash with Gimnasia | OneFootball

The Unión squad completed its second training session this Tuesday at Casa Unión, focusing exclusively on the upcoming match next Monday, November 24, at 10:00 p.m., when they host Gimnasia de La Plata at the 15 de Abril stadium. The match will be officiated by Sebastián Martínez.

With the game on the horizon, Leonardo Madelón has begun to define key pieces of the team, taking advantage of the return of Lautaro Vargas, who has now served his suspension and would return to occupy the right-back position. This would relegate the Uruguayan Emiliano Álvarez, who performed well in his debut as a starter against Belgrano, but for now will have to wait on the bench.

The midfield remains a subject of analysis. Despite an inconsistent collective performance, the coach is expected to maintain his trust in Julián Palacios as the right midfielder and Franco Fragapane on the left, relying on their experience and offensive contribution. Stability in that area, despite the lack of outstanding performances, seems to be the premise for facing a rival that usually bets on intensity.

The main question mark appears in the attack. Cristian Tarragona has his place as the main striker virtually secured, while his partner will be chosen between Agustín Colazo and Marcelo Estigarribia, who are in a close competition for that spot. Colazo seems to be a step ahead, although the coaching staff will wait to see how the next training sessions unfold before making a final decision.

Given this scenario, the lineup currently taking shape would be as follows: Matías Tagliamonte; Lautaro Vargas, Maizon Rodríguez, Valentín Fascendini, and Mateo Del Blanco; Julián Palacios, Mauro Pittón, Mauricio Martínez, and Franco Fragapane; Agustín Colazo or Marcelo Estigarribia, and Cristian Tarragona.

Unión is going through a decisive week, aware that it needs to reaffirm its home advantage to face the final stretch of the tournament with momentum. Three training sessions remain, and the final decision may not come until the end of preparations.

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