San Lorenzo Aims to Sustain Pressure in a Key Rosario Trip
San Lorenzo enters this round determined to stay atop the standings and extend their winning streak. A tough test awaits them in Rosario as they travel to challenge Newell’s Old Boys, a club accustomed to high-stakes battles in this phase of the season.
Starting the year with confidence, San Lorenzo have surged to the top of the Professional League and earned a strong start in Argentina’s domestic cup campaign. In a league known for its intensity, every fixture carries weight, and the path to the title requires consistency across all matches.
The trip to Rosario is laced with tension. Newell’s, coached by Gabriel Heinze, enter the contest optimistic after a 1-1 draw with Colón in Santa Fe. With 11 points on the board, they aim to capitalize on home advantage and tighten their grip on the pursuit of the leaders.
INSUA’S PLAN FOR SAN LORENZO
The squad traveled to Santa Fe for a clash with Sarmiento de Resistencia and secured a straightforward victory, with most starters on the field as the head coach Rubén Darío Insúa kept rotation light ahead of the FIFA international window. The overall result was encouraging, as the team maintained momentum without risking a slip on unfamiliar turf.
A notable absentee was Andrés Vombergar, who received a national team call and left the squad. His absence opened a window for others to step forward, but it did not derail the coach’s approach or the team’s preparation for the upcoming match in Rosario.
San Lorenzo head into the game ready to demonstrate their depth and tactical flexibility, keeping the core of the squad aligned with the demands of a congested fixture schedule.
SAN LORENZO’S STARTING LINEUP
With limited time to refine tactics, Insúa opted for a balanced approach in training, shuffling options without firmly locking in a single starter on the wings. On the right flank, Jalil Elías takes on a more forward role, while Iván Leguizamón remains a key figure in the attacking setup in the absence of Vombergar. Blandi returns to lead the line, supported by Bareiro in the number 9 role once more.
The anticipated starting XI is shaped as follows: August Battle in goal; a back line of Federico Gattoni, Rafael Pérez, and Gastón Hernández; Jalil Elías, Carlos Sánchez, Agustín Martegani, Malcolm Braida in midfield; Iván Leguizamón, Adam Bareiro, and Ezequiel Cerutti leading the attack.
ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS
Other players available for selection include Altamirano, Campi, Luján, Silva, Giay, Maroni, Barrios, Insaurralde, Perruzzi, Irala, Blandi, and Perea, providing Insúa with flexibility should tactical needs or injuries arise.
Source: Goal