The King of Cups is desperate for a victory to climb out of the relegation zone and will challenge Pincha in Avellaneda to change the trajectory of their season.
Independiente is not the independent force he hoped to showcase as the Binance Tournament 2023 unfolds. He managed just one win, the season opener against Talleres, and the leadership of Leandro Stillitano was short-lived. With the search for a new coach intensifying, Independiente faces a squad from Estudiantes that is likely to rotate under new tactical plans as they prepare for the clash.
Red will host Pincha at the Libertadores de America stadium for the tenth round of the domestic championship. The match is scheduled for Sunday, April 9, beginning at 2 p.m. local time, and will be broadcast on ESPN Premium, offering a platform for fans to see whether Independiente can turn things around on home soil.
CALLED FROM INDEPENDENT
Independiente’s week began with the unannounced absence of Juanito Cazares from training on Monday. Although the Ecuadorian later cited personal reasons, coach Pedro Monzón decided to remove him from the squad as a form of discipline. The move signaled the club’s stricter approach amid a difficult period.
In addition, the Red will have three more injuries to contend with: Ayrton Coast remains in recovery from a muscle tear, Maurizio Larraza continues his rehabilitation, and Nicolás Vallejo was shown a red card against San Lorenzo, further thinning the squad on the eve of the key fixture.
THE TRAINING OF INDEPENDENT
Moncho I is expected to favor a fairly aggressive 4-3-3 formation, emphasizing attack in the midfield with a trio that includes Marcone, López, and Ortiz, all known for their forward-thinking approach. The frontline would feature Barcia, Cauteruccio, and Tomas Rambert, the latter carrying the nickname of a footballing great and arriving with a sense of legacy driving his performances. The proposed lineup would look like this: Rodrigo Rey; Javier Báez, Sergio Barreto, Edgar Elizalde, Damian Pérez; Sergio Ortiz, Iván Marcone, Kevin López; Tomás Rambert, Martín Cauteruccio, Baltasar Barcia.
ALTERNATIVE
To confirm.
Source: Goal