What until a few hours ago seemed like a fact, is now an unknown: Will Cardona be in Racing against River? The midfielder from the Academy played only the first half against Argentinos Juniors and provided a luxury assist to open the scoring. However, he didn’t even come out to play the snap.
Fernando Gago decided to keep Cardona in Racing ahead of the duel against River. It is that the Colombian suffers from muscular overload and his presence in the Monumental will depend on how his recovery evolves. This Friday, for the second consecutive day, the 29-year-old midfielder did not work alongside his teammates. Cardona, two days before the match between Racing and River, he was back in kinesiology for the aforementioned discomfort. Of course, this time he also did exercises in the gym.
Despite the fact that the club is optimistic about the presence of the Academy midfielder against the Millionaire, today it is impossible to guarantee that he will be part of the game. Throughout his career, his physical problems have been recurrent and this reason forces the coaching staff to be cautious in this situation. The idea was to preserve him in the two practices with the aim of Cardona being part of Racing’s starting lineup against River. Arrives?
Cardona, a key player in Racing for the classic against River
The flyer from the Academy is clearly the most talented on campus. His hierarchy is not in dispute and he left it in evidence in his first three official matches with the light blue and white. Assistance to Mena that led to a penalty against Gimnasia, excellent execution from the 12 steps against HalcĂłn and the wonderful pass to Correa against Bicho. Not having Cardona in Racing – River would generate a headache for Gago and could even imply a change of tactics and strategy against the Millionaire.
Despite his tiresome stride, in this kind of match, Edwin is a footballer who can unbalance the match with a mid-distance shot, through the stopped ball or with a stiletto shot, taking advantage of the fact that NĂșñez’s team usually grants spaces in the area defensive. Due to his recent past in Boca, it will be a special game for Cardona, who is dying to be able to shine in Racing and put an end to a negative streak against River del Muñeco Gallardo. We will have to wait for the next few hours to find out what the chances of the Colombian are to give the present in a key appointment.