Now with no chances in the local tournament, the Cyclone bets everything to get into the round of 16 of the match in which he was nearly eliminated.
The South American Cup 2023 given another life San Lorenzowho was about to say goodbye in the group stage, but out of the blue almost hit the bell and managed to reach second place in Group B, allowing him to play the playoffs for a spot in the round of 16 of the competition he managed to win 21 years ago with the same DT.
With the new regulations in force since this edition, the Cyclone must compete against one of the third parties in the Copa Libertadores. And since he was the worst of the shooting guards in his case, with only eight points, he faces Independent Medellín, the team that scored the most points of those who did not advance to the round of 16. The first leg is played Wednesday the 12th from 9 p.m. at the Atanasio Girardot in Medellínwhile the rematch takes place a week later in the New Gasometer.
THE CALL OF SAN LORENZO
Saturday’s game against River has caused Rubén Insúa great concern ever since carlos sanchez he could only play for 10 minutes and a muscle injury took him off the field. The examinations have determined that he suffers from a left hamstring tear and he would not only lose the first leg, but also the rematch, headache since the Rock played in the place that Gattoni left with his departure for Sevilla.
A priori it will be the only new victim, since it is worth remembering that the Pocho Cerutti He had to undergo surgery for a torn cruciate ligament and will be out until the end of the year. The one who can return regarding the game against the Millionaire is Rafael Perezwho has met the suspension date.
THE FORMATION OF SAN LORENZO
A priori, the mandatory movement of the Galician will be in defense with the return of Rafael Perez for Sanchezwith which Luján would again be the libero, although he also has chances to enter Gaston Campbellwho replaced the Colombian when he was injured.
For the rest, he will have to evaluate whether another footballer has experienced discomfort and whether to keep Perruzzi in midfield or look for another midfielder.
In principle, the training would be along August Battle; Rafa Pérez, Gonzalo Luján, Gaston Hernández; Agustín Giay, Jalil Elias, Francisco Perruzzi, Malcolm Braida; Nahuel Barrios, Ivan Leguizamon, Adam Bareiro.
ALTERNATIVE
To confirm.
Source: Goal