River Plate: Cup Run, Lineups, and Key Player Updates

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The Millionaire Travels to the Forest to Correct a Bad Habit

In a tale of personal growth, the figure known as the Millionaire journeys into the forest to address the missteps that have shadowed his conduct beyond the home setting. This trek is presented as a moment of self-reflection, a chance to realign values and demonstrate accountability in a public life that often invites scrutiny.

River remains firmly positioned in the Professional League Cup 2023, with one goal left to claim the season’s sole target. The team saw wins, suffered defeats, and even endured a 3-0 setback at the Más Monumental against Independiente. These results keep River at the summit of Zone A and place them on the cusp of advancing to the next phase of the competition.

Zone A of the Professional League Cup 2023: teams, fixtures and standings

Looking ahead for the Núñez club, the eleventh day of the national cup brings a trip to the Juan Carmelo Zerillo Training Center in La Plata. Although the match was initially scheduled for 6:30 PM, organizers moved the kickoff one hour earlier, setting the start time at 5:30 PM on Sunday, October 29.

The River is Called

Once again, Martín Demichelis faces the challenge of assembling a squad without Nicolás de la Cruz. The Uruguayan midfielder missed the recent clash against Rojo due to a tendonitis in the left heel, and a recurrence against the Wolf kept him off the roster. Despite weeks of treatment, the issue persisted and he was formally omitted from the list.

Meanwhile, Sebastián Boselli has not been included in the coach’s selections. The coaching staff continues to evaluate where he best fits within the system, weighing tactical considerations against the depth of the squad.

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RIVER’S LINEUP

After delivering one of the standout performances of the second half of the season, coach Micho managed to field the same starting XI from the previous midweek match: Franco Armani in goal; Santiago Simón, Paulo Díaz, Leandro González Pírez, and Milton Casco line the back line; Enzo Pérez and Rodrigo Aliendro anchor the midfield; Nacho Fernández, Manuel Lanzini, and Ezequiel Barco weave creativity in support of forward Miguel Borja. The consistency in selection underscores a belief in the established rhythm and the importance of chemistry among key players.

The squad’s cohesion reflects a mixture of experience and youth, with the team seeking balance between defensive resilience, midfield creativity, and attacking potency. The approach emphasizes pressing in higher areas, quick transitions, and a willingness to press the opponent into mistakes, while maintaining structure to avoid exposing vulnerabilities at the back.

In interviews and team communications, the coaching staff has stressed the need for discipline, focus on ball retention, and precise finishing in front of goal. The tactical plan centers on controlling tempo and exploiting spaces behind rival lines, a strategy designed to maximize the impact of a prolific attacking roster and a reliable shot-stopper in Armani.

Source: Goal

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