Rubén Insúa on San Lorenzo's situation ahead of Boca clash

Coach Rubén Insúa, in his third spell at San Lorenzo de Almagro, focuses on the team's recovery for the derby against Boca Juniors following a draw with Independiente.

Rubén Insúa faces his first major test in charge of San Lorenzo de Almagro this weekend as the team hosts Boca Juniors at the Pedro Bidegain stadium. The coach, who returned to the club after almost two years at Barracas Central, has had eleven training sessions to prepare for the tenth round of the Liga Profesional Argentina.

San Lorenzo de Almagro arrives at the match after a 1-1 draw with Independiente on September 13, a result that keeps them tenth in the table with 11 points. The equalizing goal was scored by Facundo Farías, who played the full 90 minutes and is a key piece in Insúa's plan. The team's recent form shows two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five outings, according to our results data.

The coach's approach

Rubén Insúa has chosen not to dwell on analysing the complex situation he inherited. "I am not here to describe the problems," the manager stated ahead of the derby. His immediate goal is to qualify the team for the playoffs and then aim for a championship. Insúa has managed the club in two previous spells and knows the institution's stature intimately.

His return happened faster than he anticipated. "I didn't imagine I would return so quickly," he admitted. At Barracas Central, he had the chance to coach his son Rodrigo, an experience he now leaves behind to focus on rebuilding San Lorenzo's sporting project. The team faces a Boca Juniors side sitting fifth, which is understood not to be rotating its squad for this match.

Context and the next challenge

Insúa's task is to improve a performance that has so far yielded 4 goals scored and 6 conceded this season. Forward R. Auzmendi is the team's top scorer with 6 goals in 17 appearances, a figure detailed in our stats section. The last meeting between the two sides, in March, ended in a 1-1 draw.

The match against Boca Juniors will be played at home on Sunday, September 20. A win could move San Lorenzo de Almagro closer to the qualification spots, capping a week of intense work. Fans can follow the team's full schedule on our fixtures page.