The Cyclone understands the odds. They won’t reverse the result from their own arena, so the focus shifts to securing three points that could solidify their position on the standings podium and reinforce their push toward meaningful targets as the season winds down.
San Lorenzo has already clinched a spot in the Copa Sudamericana knockout phase and sits solidly in third place in the domestic league. Their aim now is to close the semester with solid performances, capitalizing on every chance to build momentum. With limited room for error, adding points in their upcoming fixtures would keep the club in the conversation about a brighter future and help maintain confidence in the squad’s path forward.
This Saturday, July 8, at 8:30 p.m., in the Pedro Bidegain stadium, San Lorenzo will face River Plate as the 24th matchday of the Binance Tournament 2023 unfolds. River appears determined to overturn the current situation in Bajo Flores, but a victory on the road could tighten the fight for the top spot, especially if Talleres slips on Monday—an outcome that would keep every rival aware of the title race’s fragility and potential.
THE CALL OF SAN LORENZO
Beyond the already announced departures of Federico Gattoni and Andrés Vombergar, the squad will also be sprinting through the week without Ezequiel Cerutti, who is sidelined by injury. Additionally, Rafael Pérez will miss the clash with Racing due to suspension. These absences will require strategic adjustments and a collective effort across the backline and midfield to maintain balance and intensity against River.
THE FORMATION OF SAN LORENZO
As is customary, coach Insúa announced the lineup a day before kickoff. The loss of Rafa Pérez forced a shift in the defensive trio, with Carlos Sánchez moving from central defense to the back line and Francisco Perruzzi stepping into the center role. This reshuffle aims to preserve solidity at the back while preserving the balance in midfield and attack.
Thus the starting eleven reads: August Battle; Gonzalo Luján, Carlos Sánchez, Gastón Hernández; Agustín Giay, Jalil Elias, Francisco Perruzzi, Malcolm Braida; Iván Leguizamón, Adam Bareiro and Nahuel BarrioS.
ALTERNATIVE
To define.
Cited from: Goal