San Lorenzo de Almagro returned to training after their Copa Argentina elimination, and Néstor Gorosito used the opportunity to give bench players minutes in a friendly against Nueva Chicago. The match ended 1-1, with Facundo Bruera scoring the goal, in a game split into two 35-minute halves.
What happened in the friendly?
The manager fielded an alternative team, featuring players like José Devecchi, Mauricio Cardillo, Franco Lorenzón, Guzmán Corujo, Teo Rodríguez Pagano, Juan Cruz Rattalino, Gonzalo Alassia, Gregorio Rodríguez, Nahuel Barrios, Agustín Ladstatter, and Bruera. Nicolás Blanco, Agustín Pérez, Matías Hernández, and Francisco Perruzzi also got minutes, aiming to earn a spot in the starting lineup.
The match allowed these players to gain competitive rhythm, which is crucial after the limited rotation in the game against Deportivo Riestra, where Gorosito made only one substitution.
Why is this important for San Lorenzo?
With a small squad and no new signings, every training minute becomes a chance for bench players to prove their worth. The team no longer has the Copa Argentina and now focuses all its energy on the Torneo Clausura, where they will debut as visitors against Lanús.
What's next for the Cyclone?
The team has already moved on from the elimination and is now preparing for the start of the Clausura. Gorosito will assess the available options, but the need for results may force changes in the starting lineup. Meanwhile, the bench players are looking to seize these opportunities to be reconsidered.
