The club is already looking beyond recent setbacks as it maps out a more ambitious path for the near future.
Early exits in the Copa Libertadores and the Copa Argentina left River with a compressed schedule, turning the second half of the year into a focused push for the League Cup. It is a goal that carries weight for one of the continent’s strongest teams, and the squad is already laying the groundwork for what comes next amid the grind of competition.
Following the Super Clásico, head coach Martijn Demichelis and club leaders will convene to chart the plan for 2024. The upcoming match against Boca Juniors is scheduled to occur between Saturday, September 30 and Monday, October 2 at La Bombonera, as part of the seventh round of the fixture list.
The coach indicated a long-list of players considered for the squad, with recent transfer activity seeing José Paradela, Robert Rojas, Franco Alfonso, and Elias Gomes depart on different loan terms, in addition to Lucas Beltrán being sold to Fiorentina.
Several uncertainties lie ahead, but renewal talks center on Enzo Pérez. The captain’s contract runs through December 2023, and a decision about continuing with the club has not yet been made. The striker position also remains a point of tension, as Miguel Borja has voiced reservations while Solomon Rondon has yet to demonstrate consistency as a starter.
These questions open the door to potential midseason reinforcements, including the possibility of adding at least one midfielder and one forward. Nicolás Fonsiaga, a midfielder from Montevideo Wanderers, was closing in on a deal during this period but remains unsigned at the moment.
A third uncertain area is the right-back position. Milton Casco and Andrés Herrera vie for minutes, with Santiago Simón also in the mix as an alternative. It seems none of the three has fully convinced the coaching staff, so the door remains open for reinforcements. Rumors have floated about Agustín Giay of San Lorenzo potentially joining as part of a strategic swap involving Augusto Batalla, but much remains to be resolved within River’s squadplanning. The internal discussions are ongoing as the club assesses how best to strengthen the lineup ahead of the next campaign.
In the broader sense, the club is balancing development with immediate results, ensuring young talents grow while veteran leadership maintains competitive edge. The coming weeks are expected to bring more clarity on both contract renewals and transfer strategies as River seeks to build a more complete and adaptable squad for the challenges ahead. (Goal)