PROFESSIONAL LEAGUE CUP
The 21-year-old defender is a serious possibility in Demichelis’ starting eleven against Globo, in which Paulo Díaz would be ruled out.
By Juan Bielak
Updated on 03/28/2024 – 18:50hs ART
Updated on 03/28/2024 – 18:50hs ART
The start of the Copa Libertadores is coming up for River but first they must play against Huracán for the Professional League Cup. And that match brings certain complications after the FIFA date: those mentioned would not play from the start. Precisely to replace Paulo Díaz the name of Daniel Zabala appears.
Does Daniel Zabala have his first official start at River?
Paulo Diaz He suffered a lot last Tuesday in the match between the Chilean National Team and the French National Team. The defender started and played the 90 minutes, and only this Thursday he trained under the orders of Martín Demichelis. In that context, his place would be on the substitute bench.
And the one who appears to take his place is Daniel Zabala, a 21-year-old defender who was dropped from the list of those called up for the Reserve, which is measured against Independiente Rivadavia. Precisely against that rival but in the friendly, the youth entered in the second half and went as a center back in a line of three defenders, positioning himself on the right. He demonstrated good qualities.
Zabala has not yet formally debuted with River
Daniel Zabala was one of the youth players called up for the Preseason that took place in January in the United States. The defender had already played two friendlies with River by then: in 2023 against Universidad de Chile and Colo Colo. Then, in January he played against Monterrey and recently with Independiente Rivadavia. Are the official minutes coming?
