The conformation of the central defense and who will occupy the position of extreme right to replace Diego Valoyes, who traveled to Colombia to play a friendly with his country’s team, are the main unknowns that the Talleres coach, Javier Gandolfi, must clear up to define the team that will debut once morest Independiente, this Saturday at 7:15 p.m. at Kempes, in the Professional League Tournament.
Although this Friday’s practice is missing before the squad concentrates to await the game once morest Rojo, “Cobija” would be inclined to support the defense that played in the classic once morest Belgrano, with Gastón Benavídez and Juan Gabriel Rodríguez, one of the reinforcements that arrived a few days ago at the albiazul team. There is also the possibility of Francisco Álvarez entering as the first central defender, but it was not reported in Talleres if he has already recovered from the muscular discomfort that prevented him from playing once morest Pirata.
Lucas Suárez is not yet ready to do it – he has a couple more weeks to get ready following a broken rib – and, in principle, the DT would not be inclined to place Tomás Kummer or Tomás Palacios as starters.
Meanwhile, instead of Valoyes, Gandolfi would think of sending Nahuel Bustos from the start as the main possibility, but he also has two reinforcements recently arrived at his squad available: Valentín Depietris and David Zalazar, the latter with fewer chances because he joined this Wednesday to practices. Another alternative is Gonzalo Alvez, but from the club it was not reported whether he is fully recovered from the tear he suffered on the friendly tour of Chile.
A probable team would form with Guido Herrera; Julio Buffarini, Benavídez, Rodríguez and Ángelo Martino; Rodrigo Villagra and Alan Franco; Bustos, Rodrigo Garro and Francisco Pizzini; Michael Santos.
