San Lorenzo faces a critical stretch with two league games standing between them and the end of the current spell, and El Gallego intends to push hard in both fronts.
The recent loss to Barracas Central hit hard for the club’s ambitions, while River Plate’s draw at the José Amalfitani kept the dream alive—six points behind the leaders with a key meeting still ahead on date 24. Meanwhile, a looming Thursday clash with Palestino could decide the South American Cup destiny, demanding immediate focus and resilience from the squad.
In the immediate domestic focus, the Cyclone hosts Colón this Sunday at 2 p.m. local time at the Nuevo Gasómetro. Colón has shown signs of revival with the arrival of coach Pipo Gorosito, yet the team has not avoided a recent rough patch, collecting three winless results and just one win in their last five appearances.
THE CALL OF SAN LORENZO
On the international front, Argentina’s Under-20 program faced a tough setback with a defeat against Nigeria. One of the players most affected was captain Augustine Giay, who is aiming to turn the page quickly and rejoin training ahead of the clash against the Santa Fe side. The squad is hopeful he will be ready to contribute when the team takes the field again.
In terms of fitness, Rafael Hernandez remains a doubt as he recovers from a muscle strain and could miss the upcoming match while pushing toward international competition readiness.
THE FORMATION OF SAN LORENZO
The opportunity River did not take advantage of has kept Gallego Insúa from resting players, as the schedule has left a heavy toll on the squad. With a dense calendar, rotation will be minimal, and the core starting XI will likely be kept intact to maintain balance between defense and attack through the stretch run. The head coach will assess fitness in training ahead of the clash to finalize the lineup, but few changes are expected from the group that struggled at the Claudio Tapia Stadium.
ALTERNATIVE
To confirm.
Source: Goal