The Academy took a tough blow in Mendoza, losing one of its referees but hoping for a turnaround if it earns the Green light.
The trip to Mendoza proved something of a headache, interrupting a streak of success. A defeat to Godoy Cruz snapped the winning run and left a less-than-ideal impression on the squad. There was real concern about a credential running dangerously close to expiration, yet there is a chance for swift redemption at home, where a motivated squad can silence doubters and climb away from the lower mid-table doldrums.
On Sunday, starting at 5 p.m., Sarmiento hosts a Rosario Central side fresh from a 4-1 victory. Central sits in the same balance of wins, draws, and losses as their hosts, underscoring the inconsistency that has defined the team led by Israel Damonte this season.
IT’S CALLED RACING
The big news Fernando Gago received after the Mendoza trip was an encouraging medical update: Leo Sigalí left the field in the first half but suffered only a post-contusion edema on the back of the right knee and does not show ligament involvement, ruling him out of action for a short period. De Beer will be out for two weeks and is clearly unavailable for the Green. The team will also be without maximum morale, who is managing an overload in the soleus and needs proper rest to recover.
Matías Rojas is back in the squad after travel issues kept him away previously, and Edwin Cardona returns to help balance the attack after being dissatisfied with the weight of responsibilities on his shoulders.
THE RACING TRAINING
With Rojas available, his return is expected to secure a permanent spot for Nicolás Oroz, a player who has been sorely missed for his exemplary form since 2022 and who remains the undisputed starter under Gago. A tactical adjustment will also see Jonathan Galván step in for Sigalí at right-center back, serving as the preferred option in that position.
ALTERNATIVE
To confirm.
Which post did you like the most?
- Real Betty
- sao paulo
- cremonese
- Ajax
- Burnley
15896 to vote
Thank you for voting
The results will appear shortly.
Which post did you like the most?
- 52%Real Betty
- eleven%sao paulo
- 5%cremonese
- 25%Ajax
- 7%Burnley
15896 to vote
All information compiled from ongoing matchcoverage and post-match analysis. [Goal]