El Ciclón trims its focus on international competition and heads to Venezuela to set a firm course for success. This new chapter in the journey begins with a concerted effort to rebound and regain the momentum seen at the start of the season.
San Lorenzo opens their South American Cup campaign, the same competition they captured in its inaugural edition in 2002, marking the club’s most recent international triumph. This debut arrives at a moment when the team seeks to recapture the form that had them leading the Professional League Tournament, before a recent defeat and a draw interrupted that momentum.
With the continental stage now the priority, the story shifts to Venezuela, where Merida awaits the challenge. In the draw held recently, San Lorenzo found itself grouped with Fortaleza and Palestino in Group H, a trio that promises competitive clashes across the early fixtures.
THE CALL OF SAN LORENZO
El Ciclón had only a brief window to regroup after Saturday’s 0-0 stalemate with Independiente. Following two training sessions, coach Gallego Insúa opted to integrate several younger players into the squad that departed for Venezuela on Monday morning, signaling a conscious investment in energy and depth for the continental push.
The notable absence remains Adam Bareiro, who is sidelined by a muscle strain that kept him from featuring against Red and could even rule him out for the weekend match in Tucumán. The squad nonetheless carries a sense of purpose as they chase early supremacy in Group H.
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THE FORMATION OF SAN LORENZO
Despite accumulating wear from a demanding schedule, the focus on the South American competition remains clear. Nothing will be spared in the bid to strengthen the frontline, aside from the continued absence of Bareiro in attack. This absence raises questions about whether Nico Blandi will maintain his spot or whether Iván Leguizamón will push to lead the line alongside Vombergar.
The setup also features a recurring decision in the right flank: should Agustín Giay be favored for a more aggressive approach, or should Gonzalo Luján be entrusted with greater defensive balance? In addition, Ezequiel Cerutti returns to the lineup, replacing Nahuel Barrios as part of the evolving attacking dynamic.
The likely starting eleven thus appears as: August Battle; Rafael Perez, Federico Gattoni, Gastón Hernandez; Agustín Giay or Gonzalo Luján, Jalil Elías, Carlos Sánchez, Agustín Martegani; Ezequiel Cerutti, Nicolás Blandi or Iván Leguizamón, Andrés Vombergar.
ALTERNATIVE
To confirm.
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