Unión get key man back for clash with Newell's | OneFootball

After the tough loss to Estudiantes, Unión shifts its focus to Newell’s, whom it will host at the 15 de Abril. Leo Madelón could field his ideal team.

After the blow suffered in La Plata, Unión begins to regroup ahead of a decisive match. El Tatengue will host Newell’s Old Boys next Friday from 8:30 p.m. at the 15 de Abril stadium, for matchday 15 of Zone A of the Apertura Tournament, with the real possibility of once again having key names available.

Vargas returns and brings order to Unión’s defense

The main news is the return of Lautaro Vargas, who has already served his one-match suspension for yellow card accumulation. His return will allow Leonardo Madelón to rebuild the back line with one of his usual starters.

In that context, everything indicates that Vargas will regain his place in defense in place of Nicolás Paz, who occupied that position against Estudiantes but failed to establish himself. The full-back’s return represents an improvement in terms of solidity and overall team functioning.

With these returns, Madelón has the chance to put back together the team that showed the best form in recent weeks, the same one that started in the win over Deportivo Riestra.

That base appears to be a clear reference point amid an inconsistent present, in which the team needs to reconnect with its identity to stay in the qualification zone.

The outlook improves in attack

There are also encouraging signs in attack. Diego Armando Díaz is progressing in his recovery from a muscle tear, while Agustín Colazo continues to build fitness in training after the injury that kept him sidelined.

Although neither of the two got minutes in the most recent matches, their progress provides another option for an area where Unión needs alternatives and internal competition.

The clash against Newell’s appears as an immediate opportunity to leave behind the defeat to Estudiantes and regain ground in Zone A. With more options and the chance to return to its ideal team, Unión will try to deliver a response at home.

At a decisive stage of the championship, getting players back can also mean getting the team’s functioning back. And for El Tatengue, today that is just as important as picking up points.

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