The coach will be able to count on one of his most important players for Saturday’s duel against Argentinos Juniors.
By Sebastian Ueberrhein
Updated on 05/23/2024 – 21:04hs ART
Updated on 05/23/2024 – 21:04hs ART
River He returned to training this Thursday with the focus on the weekend match against Argentinos Juniors, for the third round of the Professional League, where he will seek to leave behind the elimination with Temperley in the Argentine Cup. And in the previous, Martín Demichelis received good news: the status of Nacho Fernández.
The 34-year-old midfielder was injured at halftime of the clash against Gasolero due to a blow he received in the back, and on Wednesday he woke up with severe pain that set off the alarms of the coaching staff. In fact, the possibility of carrying out medical studies was considered.
However, This Thursday, when he returned to practice, Nacho was able to train normallyso unless the discomfort reappears, the check-ups will not be done and will be available to visit the Bug from La Paternal. It is not even ruled out that he is a starter, taking into account that for Demichelis he is a key player.
Demichelis’ doubts for the match against Argentinos
Although River will close the group stage of the Copa Libertadores next Thursday by hosting Deportivo Táchira with the possibility of finishing as the best first in the entire tournament, the DT has decided to use headlinessince the team needs to reverse the image left in Mendoza and achieve a victory that calms the waters a bit and allows it to establish itself in first place in the League.
In that sense, There are three unknowns: Leandro González Pirez or Sebastián Boselli at the back (where Paulo Díaz will return), Milton Casco or Enzo Díaz on the left side (Agustín Sant’Anna would return on the other side), and himself Nacho Fernández or Esequiel Barco.
When does River play with Argentinos Juniors in the Professional League?
The game will be next Saturday at 3 p.m., at the Diego Armando Maradona stadium in La Paternal. Leandro Rey Hilfer will be the referee of the match.