Racing Club faces a pivotal stretch as it tries to halt a troubling skid that has left the team with just one point from its past 18 in the local league. The task at hand is clear: end the drought against Fortín in the Cilindro and restore momentum before a hectic week unfolds.
No one, not even the most skeptical observer, could have predicted this turn of events. After winning the Super Cup against Boca Juniors in the Middle East, expectations swelled. Four months later, Fernando Gago finds his squad teetering on the edge after a 3-0 defeat to Platense, a result that has left Racing staring at a dubious run of form and the need to climb out of the cellar of the standings.
A crucial week lies ahead for the Academy and for the manager’s future. This Friday, at 9:30 pm, Racing hosts Vélez Sarsfield in the Cilindro, a team that has also struggled to find consistent form. The following Tuesday brings a demanding trip to Ecuador to face Aucas, in a match that could influence Racing’s prospects of advancing to the knockout stages of the Copa Libertadores.
IT’S CALLED RACING
There is no shortage of reasons for the current malaise, yet it is undeniable that Racing has suffered a string of recent setbacks. Gago has yet to field his preferred starting XI for extended periods, and several key players remain unavailable. Matias Rojas and Gonzalo Piovi will miss the upcoming games, joined by Maxi Romero, Jonatan Gómez, Leonel Miranda, and Emiliano Vecchio, whose return is anticipated but will require time to regain full sharpness.
On the flip side, Paolo Guerrero is already back in normal training, providing an experienced option up front. Nicholas Oroz, who sat out the Platense clash with discomfort, could be available again if his recovery progresses as hoped.
What stands out most is the manager’s approach: the squad will determine its own fate in the next two days of preparation. A core idea, articulated by Rubén Capria, centers on reestablishing a sense of collective purpose within the group as a pathway to turning the corner, starting with the next two fixtures rather than waiting for a distant fix.
THE RACING TRAINING
Gago will finalize the lineup for the Fortín clash only after locking in the final squad selections. While the greater prize remains Tuesday’s trip to Aucas, the immediate mission is to end the six-game winless streak in the domestic competition. Given the stakes, there will be little room for rotation or experiment; the team is expected to field its strongest available XI in each match, subject to fitness from the next two training sessions.
In this context, Racing faces a balance between urgent results and long-term stability. The choice of starting players will reflect not only current fitness but also the need to reinforce the structure and confidence across the pitch. The coaching staff remains focused on building a cohesive unit that can execute a clear plan under pressure and translate training-ground ideas into practical on-field performance.
ALTERNATIVE
To confirm.
Source: Goal