The sixthteen-date stretch left Cyclone five on River and he intends to press harder when La Gloria arrives at the Nuevo Gasómetro, aiming to squeeze every last point from a tense stretch of the season.
Last weekend San Lorenzo earned a hard-fought victory over Banfield, while River stumbled in Córdoba, keeping them five points clear at the top. The result adds extra motivation for an upcoming clash and heightens the sense that the leaders must stay sharp on a crucial trip to Brazil to keep their Copa Sudamericana hopes alive.
On Saturday at 2 p.m., San Lorenzo will host Instituto at the Nieuwe Gasmeter, a venue where the home side understands that a strong start matters more than ever. A win would pull the Catalan club within two points of the league leaders, who themselves welcome Platense the following day.
THE CALL OF SAN LORENZO
The Banfield victory marks a notable moment for Rubén Darío Insúa, who must cope with a suspension after Adam Bareiro reached his fifth yellow card. The forward now sits out a match, while Augustine Giay remains unavailable as part of the Argentina Under-20 squad that will compete in the World Cup, removing one more attacking option from the lineup for the time being.
Otherwise, the squad reports no injuries. An important decision looms over Augustine Martegani, who returned last week from a sprained ankle and may be managed carefully as the team contemplates travel for a Fortaleza trip in the near future.
THE FORMATION OF SAN LORENZO
With the true number nine still in question, Andrew Vombergar is poised to reclaim a central role, having previously shifted to the wing to accommodate Pocho Cerutti, who remains in the starting eleven. Meanwhile, Gonzalo Luján could return on the right flank, pushing Martegani to the bench, while Roca Sánchez continues to anchor the middle alongside teammates in the heart of defense.
With no further alterations expected, the likely starting XI reads: August Battle in goal; Rafael Perez, Federico Gattoni, and Gastón Hernandez in the back line; Gonzalo Luján on the right, Jalil Elias, Carlos Sánchez, and Malcolm Braida in midfield; Ezequiel Cerutti and Andrés Vombergar supporting Nahuel Barrios in the attack.”
ALTERNATIVE
To confirm.
Source: Goal