Tigre vs Estudiantes Match Preview
Victoria's boys will receive Estudiantes this Saturday and a massive clash is expected, as Caruso Lombardi's boys have to recover from the six goals Godoy Cruz scored against them, relegating them to the 7th position seven points away from the top. But what's critical about this situation is that the tigers would have been able to get four points away from the top upon a victory, and the energy unleashed by defeating Godoy Cruz might have been enough to boost their confidence on this decisive match home. Having tried a 4-4-2 formation with shameful results team's coach will return to the classic 4-3-1-2, relying on Martin Morel's return to the squad to become the engine in its team offensive. Damian Leyes and Ribair Rodríguez will return to the squad to provide more solidity to the Matadores defensive line, as they'll be facing this tournament's most aggressive team. Even though Brian Rodriguez is able to return to the squad Leandro Lazzaro has shown team's coach he deserves a place in the offensive joining Diego Luna.
Estudiantes has been granted with the opportunity to fight once again for the title thanks to last week's victory that took the Pinchas to the third position, just one point below Godoy Cruz, the current leader. Having important Libertadores matches ahead it is yet uncertain whether team's most lethal players will be on the field or will be given a chance to rest. League's top striker Mauro Boselli has been physically improving during the last days (still recovering from a muscular problem 10 days ago) and might have the chance to play a few minutes, though Alejandro Sabella will be looking forward to a full recovery to be able to have its most effective striker on the last stage of the American competition. After a one week suspension Juan Sebastian Veron and Rodrigo Braña will return to the squad, eager to recover some minutes of playing before their decisive clash against Alianza Lima on midweek. Young Darío Stefanatto might occupy a position on the midfield as Matias Sanchez has just come back from a long injury. Watch out for Agustin Orion, for the security of his gloves have been one of team's key to recover their place as candidates, having received only 11 goals in 14 matches.
