Overview

• Gonzalo Montiel has been diagnosed with a small tear in his right biceps femoral, ruling him out for at least two weeks, including matches against Vélez and Barcelona SC.
• Paulo Díaz is confirmed to have a right hamstring injury that will sideline him for three weeks, impacting River’s defensive options for key fixtures.
• Gonzalo Martínez is also out due to a muscle strain in his left soleus, missing the next Apertura match and early Copa Libertadores games.
• Fabricio Bustos is expected to replace Montiel at right back, while Lucas Martínez Quarta’s return is being evaluated to help stabilize the backline.
• Marcelo Gallardo is navigating a packed schedule of domestic and continental matches, balancing squad rotations and player fitness to maintain River’s momentum.