The Academy faces a must-win moment as it tries to snap a lengthy skid in the national league.
On Sunday, May 28, starting at 4:30 p.m., Racing Club will attempt to turn their fortunes on the 18th match day of Binance Tournament 2023 with a visit to Defensa y Justicia at the Norberto Tomaghello stadium. A victory is needed to climb out of the hole they currently occupy in the standings.
Coach Fernando Gago will have to navigate through a challenging stretch after a strong Copa Libertadores run. His team has gone seven matches without a win in the league, posting six losses and a single draw that leaves them near the bottom of the table.
RACING IN FOCUS
Gago still faces squad management hurdles with several injuries to key players. Veteran names like Matías Rojas and Maximiliano Romero remain in recovery, while Nicolás Reniero is the center of attention after a post-traumatic bone edema in the tarsal scaphoid during the win over Aucas. This match could also mark the first call-ups for two young prospects, Santino Vera and Tomás Pérez, both midfielders born in 2006. The club’s official handle continues to push the message of the team in action, @RacingClub.
RACING TRAINING
The coach must once again assemble the starting XI with limited options. Injuries add to the challenge, and there are also performance-related decisions to be made. The lineup is expected to be shaped around resilience and evolving chemistry as the team aims to turn the page on a difficult run in the league.
The probable Racing XI is anticipated to feature Gabriel Arias in goal, backed by a defensive line of Facundo Mura, Leonardo Sigali, Gonzalo Piovi, and Gabriel Rojas. In midfield, Juan Nardoni and Aníbal Moreno could partner with Maxi Moralez, while Nicolás Oroz and Paolo Guerrero support the attack. Up front, Gabriel Hauche or Emiliano Saliadarre may lead the line depending on fitness and tactical needs.
ALTERNATIVE
Further updates are expected as the coaching staff evaluates training performance and health status ahead of kickoff.
Source: Goal