After the hard defeat against Argentinos Juniors, the Millionaire has to rearm himself emotionally and footballly to receive the Guapo.
The Professional League Cup 2023the only match you have River forward to the end of the year, it did not start as expected, because apart from the defeat at La Paternal against Argentinos Juniors, one of the most difficult rivals today, the concern continued in the game of the team, which still did not seem to react from the blow of elimination in the Copa Libertadores.
With the obligation to change face at home in front of their fans, The millionaire now receives Barracas Central, which also started the game with a setback. The duel continues Sunday 27 August from 9.30 pm in the Monumentalevalid for the second date of Zone B.
THE RIVER HAS BEEN CALLED
Although the team’s performance left a lot to analyze on the side of Martín Demichelis, the situation that causes the biggest headache is the possible injury of Rodrigo Aliendrowho will undergo studies for a shoulder swelling which forced him to leave in the second half and which is feared could be serious.
If the injury is confirmed, it will be added Paulo Diaz and Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, absent from the first date and that they would not return to play against Guapo. Those that may be available are Nicolas De La Cruz and Matias Suarezwho missed the visit to Diego Maradona due to flu.
The team, by decision of DT, rested during the day on Monday and will reconvene at River Camp on Tuesday to return to work the next day.
THE FORMATION OF THE RIVER
Logically it is impossible to risk a possible team if there are several training sessions ahead, but there are changes that are necessary, such as the departure of Rodrigo Aliendro and the return of Enzo Pérez, although it could also happen that Matías Kranevitter continues and Micho adds attacking players past another safe return like that of Nicolás De La Cruz.
Also, Facundo Colidio and Manuel Lanzini are expected to battle for a spot as starters and there will be another shot at the ‘9’ between Borja and Rondón.
Source: Goal