The Cyclone is eager to close the gap with River Plate by traveling to Córdoba for a crucial league clash against one of the league’s most entertaining teams. The mission is clear: secure points, tighten the standings, and remind everyone of San Lorenzo’s resilience on the road.
Holy Lawrence is in peak form, and each milestone he hits seems to widen his impact this season. He remains River Plate’s standout escort and a driving force at the top of their Copa Sudamericana group. Most recently, his team celebrated a classic victory over Boca Juniors, underscoring the hot streak he carries into the next round of fixtures.
To validate his excellent run, San Lorenzo will test themselves against a formidable opponent at Mario Alberto Kempes on the 12th round of the Binance 2023 tournament. The match is scheduled for Sunday, April 16 at 9:30 p.m. local time. A win would push the Cyclone closer to the top of the table and could change the dynamic of the campaign as they push for position in the standings.
THE CALL OF SAN LORENZO
Good news for the defense comes with the return of Gaston Hernandez, a central pillar of a three-man back line. The defender was sent off in the win against Atlético Tucumán and has now served his suspension, regaining fitness just in time for the latest challenge following the classic.
On the injury front, Youth prospect Elijah Irala will not be available as he is undergoing clinical tests confirming dengue. The side will also continue without Augustine Martegani and Ezequiel Cerutti as they remain sidelined due to injury concerns. The squad’s depth will be tested as they prepare to face strong rivals and maintain momentum in the league and continental group stages.
San Lorenzo fans are cautiously optimistic about the squad’s balance and the tactical options available to the manager ahead of the next kickoff.
THE FORMATION OF SAN LORENZO
Sticking to a clear philosophy, the Barça coach addressed the media and reiterated a forward-looking approach. He explained that the medical and conditioning staff reported a positive recovery among players who had been sidelined. The plan remains to field the squad at their best, prioritizing freshness and form over forced changes.
Consequently, there will be only one alteration in the lineup as Gastón Hernández returns to the starting XI in place of Andrés Vombergar, and Roca Sánchez slides back into a central midfield role. The projected XI appears as follows: August Battle; Rafa Perez, Federico Gattoni, Gaston Hernandez; Agustín Giay, Jalil Elias, Carlos Sanchez, Malcolm Braida; Nauel Barrios, Adam Bareiro, and Ivan Leguizamon. This arrangement emphasizes defensive solidity and creative outlets in the midfield, aiming to control the tempo and exploit transitions against Córdoba’s setup.
ALTERNATIVE
Options off the bench and rotation possibilities include Altamirano, Calcaterra, Campi, Luján, Silva, Maroni, Insaurralde, Perruzzi, Rosané, Blandi, Vombergar, and Perea, offering flexibility to respond to in-game developments and to preserve squad balance across a congested schedule.
Source: Goal (Cited for context and team news)