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In what could prove to be a cagey affair from the Estadio Gigante de Arroyito on Tuesday night, Rosario will welcome Central Cordoba to town.
Rosario
Starting with the hosts, while Rosario might have made plenty of improvements since opening the 2023 campaign, Miguel Angel Russo’s side are in the midst of a recent rut. Last seen having to settle for an uneventful 0-0 stalemate at home against Estudiantes, the Rabble have managed to muster just a single win from any of their previous six appearances across all competitions a run that stems back to May 24th. Although the former Boca Juniors boss might still find his squad sat in pole position to claim a stellar top-nine finish, Russo will have a growing headache over his side’s continued struggles in the final third. Along with drawing back-to-back domestic blanks, it should also be noted that Rosario have bagged just one goal in over 360 minutes of action. However, gaining a reputation for their success on home soil this season, Tuesday’s hosts will be confident of claiming a welcomed boost here.
Team News
Dealing with an extended injury issue and not making a single appearance since the start of May, Rosario will once again be unable to call upon 29-year-old Walter Montoya on Tuesday night. However, aside from the one-time Gremio midfielder, Russo has reported a clean bill of health here.
Notching eight Primera Division strikes this season and continuing to gain plenty of plaudits, Argentina youth star Alejo Veliz will spearhead Rosario’s attack in midweek.
Central Cordoba
As for the visitors, while Central Cordoba might have opened the 2023 campaign at the heart of another relegation scrap, the Railroad have bounced back in an eye-catching fashion. Last seen putting in an impressive performance as they secured a 2-0 victory at home against Newell’s Old Boys, Abel Balbo’s side are in the midst of a seven-match unbeaten run across all competitions a run that stems back to a 1-0 loss against Union Santa Fe on May 19th. Skyrocketing their way up the Primera Division standings, El Ferroviario have continued to impress with their rugged displays at the back. Including a 2-0 win against Huracan prior to June’s international break, it should be highlighted that Central Cordoba have remarkably conceded just a single goal from any of their previous five appearances.
Team News
Central Cordoba will once again be unable to call upon 28-year-old attacker Nicolas Leguizamon on Tuesday night. However, the Railroad are hopeful that former Vitoria defender Marcelo Benitez when they travel to the Estadio Gigante de Arroyito in midweek.
Once again finding the net against Newell’s Old Boys last week and now notching back-to-back Primera Division goals, one-time Rosario striker Lucas Gamba will spearhead Balbo’s charge here.
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