Costas Faces Key Absences in Central Córdoba Visit
Racing Club faces a challenging situation as they shift focus from their recent elimination in the Copa Libertadores to the ongoing Torneo Clausura. This critical match against Central Córdoba is set for Monday at 19:00 at the Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades. Racing aims to secure their position for next year’s tournaments.
Key Absences for Racing Club
Coach Gustavo Costas will be missing several key players for the match. Notably, Adrián Martínez, Marcos Rojo, and Gabriel Rojas will not participate due to various injuries and recovery issues.
Player Status
- Adrián Martínez: Suffering from muscle overload.
- Marcos Rojo: Also dealing with muscle fatigue.
- Gabriel Rojas: Not fully recovered from a right hamstring tear, played against Flamengo while still recuperating.
Racing’s Squad for the Match
The following players have been called up for the important match against Central Córdoba:
- Goalkeepers: Facundo Cambeses, Francisco Gómez, Gabriel Arias.
- Defenders: Santiago Quirós, Nazareno Colombo, Agustín García Basso, Marco Di Cesare, Gastón Martirena, Facundo Mura.
- Midfielders: Bruno Zuculini, Martín Barrios, Ignacio Rodríguez, Alan Forneris, Juan Ignacio Nardoni, Agustín Almendra, Richard Sánchez, Adrián Fernández, Gonzalo Reyna.
- Forwards: Luciano Vietto, Duván Vergara, Ramiro Degregorio, Santiago Solari, Adrián Balboa.
Central Córdoba’s Lineup
Central Córdoba will also be prepared for the match, led by coach Omar de Felippe. Their expected formation is as follows:
- Goalkeeper: Alan Aguerre
- Defenders: Santiago Moyano, Lucas Abascia, Jonathan Galván, Braian Cufré
- Midfielders: Matías Vera, José Florentín
- Forwards: Fernando Martínez, Leonardo Heredia, Matías Perelló, Gastón Verón
Match Broadcast Information
The match will be broadcasted live on TNT Sports Premium, part of the Pack Fútbol package.
Refereeing Team
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Referee | Luis Lobo Medina |
| Assistant Referee 1 | Iván Núñez |
| Assistant Referee 2 | Damián Espinoza |
| Fourth Official | Mauricio Martin |
| VAR | Gastón Monsón Brizuela |
| AVAR | Marcos Horticolou |
As Racing Club prepares to contend with Central Córdoba, the absence of key players presents a significant hurdle. Nevertheless, the team remains hopeful of success in the Torneo Clausura.
