<a href="https://www.archysport.com/2022/08/flaco-schiavis-reaction-when-they-showed-him-live-an-elbow-of-his-equal-to-zambranos-in-that-game-i-hit-all-of-racing/" title="Flaco Schiavi's reaction when they showed him live an elbow of his equal to Zambrano's: "In that game I hit all of Racing"”>Luciano Vietto in Racing arrived at the end of the year. Without a doubt, due to context and proximity, with the dream of being part of the glory in some way in the South American Cup. They are just there and they know it. Although it is also clear that his arrival has much more to do with the objectives in 2025. Two months before the competitions end this year, and knowing that he has been unemployed for four months, the most logical thing is that his best version begins to be seen next year. After a preseason and good preparation that allows you to achieve the best physical shape and also a greater pace of competition. Something for which these upcoming games will also be key.
But time is running out and what is urgent now is to achieve something international. Much more so with zero chances of fighting in the Professional League. And although when he arrived he did so in a team that at least in the attacking part was quite defined, things changed. That is why the match against Defense and Justice at the local level will play a fundamental role. Something that even takes on greater importance now with what happened to Roger Martínez who was injured in the match between Colombia and Bolivia and is seriously in doubt for the series against Corinthians. A blow for the Academy forward.
What the Colombian has is a grade two sprain in his left ankle. And at this time, although it will be important to evaluate him when he returns and see his evolution during the week, the situation is complex. There are even many chances that the first leg could be lost. Although it is premature to analyze it, this opens a door very big for Luciano Vietto to get into Racing’s 11 in Brazil. Something that perhaps I was not thinking about before since Roger was the best in the attack and had earned the starting position. But if he is not there, Lucho can take his place. Due to characteristics and an enormous hierarchy that can be key. This added to the fact that he will already have three weeks with his teammates and will be in good physical shape and with a better pace of competition. Of course, it is important that he adds minutes with the Falcon.
The other possibilities beyond Vietto in Racing
If the withdrawal of Roger Martínez is confirmed, it will be a very hard blow for Gustavo Costas and everyone in the Academy. It’s about who at the moment was the best player on the team, at least in attack. Even above Maravilla Martínez and Juanfer Quintero. Given this panorama, the coach knows that this week and in the match against Defensa y Justicia he has to evaluate alternatives.
Including Luciano Vietto as a starter in Racing is one of them. This need may force processes to advance. And also, when you look at the competition and the levels, it is possible and it doesn’t sound crazy. The thing is that the other alternatives that the coach uses, always talking about the chance of putting another forward, is Maxi Salas or Johan Carbonero. Salas has been playing very poorly, he is not showing an optimal level and it is a semi-final… Of course, the coach puts him in whenever he can and trusts him a lot. Carbonero is also in bad shape and to this is added the fact that he has failed in intensity in important games. It is clear that if Lucho, who is doing very well in practice, leaves a good feeling against Halcón, he will get fully into the fight for the Cup…
