Unión hit by flu outbreak as they prepare for River | OneFootball

Several Unión players experienced flu symptoms during the draw against Huracán, but they are now working normally and there should be no absences against River.

Unión is preparing for the big challenge this Thursday, when they face River at 9:15 PM at the Malvinas Argentinas Stadium in Mendoza, for the quarterfinals of the Copa Argentina. The winner of the match will go on to face Racing, who have already reached the semifinals.

A setback in the Unión squad

The lead-up was not without complications: in the 1-1 draw against Huracán, during the Torneo Clausura at the 15 de Abril, several players from the red and white team suffered from flu symptoms that affected their performance.

Some even played with a slight fever, which impacted the team's overall level, as was evident from the very low performances compared to their previous game against Instituto in Alta Córdoba.

As the days passed, the situation improved and calm returned to the Tatengue camp: all those affected recovered and are training alongside the group, so Leonardo Madelón will have his full squad available and will not have any significant absences for the visit to the Millonario.

Madelón, will he repeat the team against River?

In this context, the coach is considering repeating the same lineup that played against Globo, with Matías Tagliamonte; Lautaro Vargas, Maizon Rodríguez, Valentín Fascendini, and Mateo Del Blanco; Julián Palacios, Mauro Pittón, Mauricio Martínez, and Franco Fragapane; Cristian Tarragona, and Marcelo Estigarribia.

Unión arrives without excuses and with renewed energy to face a challenge that could mark a turning point in the season. The recovery of his players allows Madelón to dream of making a big impact in Mendoza and reaching the top four of the Copa Argentina.

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