Rubén Darío Insúa is on the verge of a third stint as head coach of San Lorenzo de Almagro. The club is in exclusive negotiations with the 'Gallego' to succeed Néstor Gorosito, as reported by Argentine outlet Ole.
The team is in a precarious sporting situation, sitting 14th in the Liga Profesional Argentina with just 7 points from seven games. Their record shows 2 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses, with a negative goal difference of -3. Their last result was a 1-0 defeat to Instituto de Córdoba on September 1st, leaving them 9 points behind the league leaders.
When will Insúa take charge?
The operational return of Rubén Darío Insúa has already begun. The club's goal is for him to be present at the Pedro Bidegain stadium this Saturday, September 5th, for the match against Talleres de Córdoba, although Walter Perazzo will coach the team from the bench for that fixture. Insúa is expected to be officially in charge for the upcoming derby against Independiente. The coach stated four years ago: "El día que San Lorenzo me necesite, yo voy a estar" (The day San Lorenzo needs me, I will be there).
His potential arrival marks an attempt at stability after a turbulent period. Since Insúa left the club in 2024, San Lorenzo has had six different head coaches, including interim appointments. In his second cycle, Insúa achieved a 51.37% effectiveness rate over 146 matches, a record that surpasses the 50% rate of Miguel Ángel Russo over 66 games between late 2024 and mid-2025.
What obstacles does the deal face?
The negotiation is not without complications. An outstanding salary debt the club owes Insúa is the main stumbling block and has generated opposition within some board members. However, last week the club lifted a sanction on one of his assistants, a move seen as a gesture to smooth the path. Insúa and his technical staff have already expressed their desire to take charge of the professional squad.
The urgency is clear when looking at the team's stats, which show only 2 goals scored all season. The squad is also suffering with five injured players, a list that keeps growing and can be checked on our injuries page.
How is the team preparing for Talleres?
While the details of Insúa's return are finalized, the team is training for Saturday's match against 15th-placed Talleres. Thursday's session confirmed a significant change in midfield: Manuel Insaurralde will replace Matías Reali, alongside Ignacio Perruzzi and Nicolás Tripichio.
In attack, Facundo Farías, who arrived on loan from Estudiantes de La Plata at Gorosito's request, would make his first start. He would be part of an attacking trio with Alexis Cuello and Rodrigo Auzmendi, replacing Juan Pablo Álvarez. The defense, meanwhile, would remain unchanged from the team that lost in Alta Córdoba. Fans can follow the squad's evolution in our squad section.
The match against Talleres represents a key opportunity to break a negative run of two consecutive losses and improve a position in the standings that is far from the club's aspirations. Insúa's presence at the stadium will mark the start of a new, yet familiar, cycle.
