Rosario Central face a tough away test in the upcoming round of the Liga Profesional. Miguel Ángel Russo's side will visit Estudiantes de La Plata this Sunday at the Jorge Luis Hirschi stadium with two confirmed absences from the squad.
Absences in the starting eleven
Captain and midfielder Gino Infantino will not be available for the match. The club has reported a muscle injury that will keep him off the pitch. Forward Tobías Cervera is in the same situation, also carrying physical problems. These absences will force the manager to reconfigure his game plan and look for alternatives within the group.
Russo must decide who fills Infantino's place in the centre of the park. Options like Kevin Ortíz or Jaminton Campaz could see more minutes. In attack, Cervera's absence leaves Ignacio Malcorra and the youth player Lautaro Giaccone as natural candidates to cover the position. The coaching staff will evaluate the players in the final training sessions before the trip to La Plata.
The rival's context
Estudiantes arrive at the match following a victory in their last outing, which places them in a confident mood. The team led by Eduardo Domínguez is known for its defensive solidity and intense play, especially when playing at home. For Central, this match represents an important test to show their ability to react after the latest break in the competition.
The recent history between the two teams shows very even encounters. The last time they met, the result was a draw. Russo has emphasised in a press conference the need to maintain concentration for the full ninety minutes. "We know how difficult it is to play here, but we have a group with character," the manager stated.
What is at stake
A win in La Plata would allow Rosario Central to add valuable points on a difficult ground and maintain pace in the middle of the table. Also, the squad status and possible lineups are available in the squad section.
The match is scheduled for Sunday afternoon. The referee appointed to officiate the encounter is Fernando Rapallini, who will be assisted by VAR. The travel squad will be announced on Saturday, once the medical team delivers the final reports on the players being evaluated. The team will travel to La Plata on the same day as the match, following the usual logistics for short trips within the country.
