It was known what happened behind closed doors at River with Bustos’ injury and it did not go down well with the coaching staff. Could it have been avoided?
By Enzo Rueda
Updated on 08/10/2024 – 20:27hs ART Comments
Updated on 08/10/2024 – 20:27hs ART
Fabricio Bustos was one of those injured River during the game against Platense on Sunday. The studies carried out showed that he suffered a grade 1 tear in the right soleus and, while it is in doubt for the key Copa Libertadores against Atlético Mineiro, he would arrive with just enough. However, there would have been some discomfort within the coaching staff.
Recovery times range from one to two weeks, so he would be available for the first leg against the Brazilian team. The good news for Marcelo Gallardo is that the break for the South American Qualifiers will help the footballer to improve and continue getting ready for the continental competition.
With the tear confirmed, it was learned that There would have been some discomfort in River due to Bustos’ injury. According to journalist Nicolás Distasio in F12, The player began to stretch 5 minutes into the match with Platense and was noticed from the substitute bench. Within a few minutes, German Pezzella He makes a gesture to draw the side’s attention and when he asks how he is, gives a thumbs up saying it was okay. Beyond this, the Doll warmed up Milton Helmet.
Unrest in River due to Bustos’ injury
By being on the other side of the court and not saying anything about an injury, the former Independiente continued playing normallywhile Casco He continued warming up off the field of play just in case. When they went to the locker room at halftime They realized what he had and there would have been anger because it was not a game to risk, since he played about 40 minutes with a discomfort which led to the tear.
In the coaching staff they regret because they believe that The injury could have been avoided if he asked for the change as soon as he felt the discomfort.as he did Marcos Acuña when he suffered a contracture in a play, taking into account the proximity to the match against Atlético Mineiro for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinals.
Do Bustos, Acuña and Pezzella arrive vs. Atlético Mineiro?
The first leg of the semi-finals of Copa Libertadores between River y Atlético Mineiro will be the Tuesday, October 22 at 9:30 p.m.. Beyond his injury, Bustos would arrive and there is optimism to be a starter. Marcos Acuña suffered a small strain in his left hamstring that would recover normally and the same with German Pezzellawho had a microfracture in a bone near the ear.