El Rojo heads to La Plata for a clash with Lobo, aiming to secure a second straight victory on the road.
Following a shaky start to the 2023 League Cup and the sacking of Ricardo Zielinski, Independiente made a bold call to install Carlos Tevez as coach. The change paid immediate dividends, as the team celebrated a 2–1 triumph over Vélez. Now Tevez seeks to translate that momentum into another pivotal result, a true six-point game in the eyes of supporters.
On the third matchday of the national league, the King of Cups travels to El Bosque to face Gymnastics. The fixture is set for Saturday, September 2, with kickoff at 3 p.m.
INDEPENDIENTE, THE CALLING CLUB
Independiente closed the transfer window with the arrivals of Julio Buffarini and Santiago Toloza from Talleres and Arsenal, respectively, but neither is in the squad yet. The rest of the lineup remains as it was under El Fortín, with the team’s core continuing to take shape under Tevez’s leadership.
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HOW INDEPENDIENTE APPROACHES THE GAME
Carlos Tevez is expected to field the same starting XI that secured the win against Vélez in Avellaneda, maintaining a 5-3-2 formation that emphasizes balance and compact structure. The plan centers on a sturdy defense, quick transitions, and sharp attacking runs through the middle and wings.
The Red’s lineup is anticipated to feature Rodrigo Rey in goal; Mauricio Isla, Javier Báez, Joaquín Laso, Ayrton Costa, and Damian Pérez across the back line; with Ivan Marcone, Sergio Ortiz, and Federico Mancuello dictating tempo in midfield; and the attacking pair of Alexis Canelo and Matias Gimenez providing the creative spark and goal threat up front.
INDUSTRY-LEVEL REPLACEMENTS DURING THE WINDOW
Negotiations closed without major shakeups to the first XI, with Tevez prioritizing continuity where possible while integrating Buffarini and Toloza into the squad as viable depth pieces for future rotation. The coaching staff remains focused on maximizing cohesion and exploiting the tactical framework that has begun to yield results in recent weeks.
To be determined.
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