Gallardo gives River players returning from internationals a day off | OneFootball

Times of decision are approaching for River, and Marcelo Gallardo is not willing to take risks. Therefore, after the double date of the South American Qualifiers, he gave the day off to the players who were involved with their national teams, although Gonzalo Montiel and Marcos Acuña showed up to train anyway.

Three days before the match against Estudiantes, the "Muñeco" is finalizing details of the team that will play in La Plata and, at the same time, the one that will face the first leg against Palmeiras in a week for the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals.

Kevin Castaño, Juan Fernando Quintero, Matías Galarza, Paulo Díaz, Montiel, and Acuña (the two Argentinians did regenerative work today) will have only two days of training before the match for the 8th round after returning from their call-ups. Therefore, they are practically ruled out from starting; in fact, some might even be left out of the squad.

With varying levels of participation in their national teams, the six players finished the FIFA date without physical problems and will be available to Gallardo again tomorrow. Nonetheless, and although some may not be starters in the Copa, the "Muñeco" will likely protect them to have them ready for the crucial week ahead.

Of the six selected, Acuña and Montiel are sure to play against Palmeiras if they are physically fit. Castaño, especially in the absence of Giuliano Galoppo due to suspension, has a good chance of being a starter.

Quintero and Paulo Díaz also have chances to start on Wednesday, although they are competing head-to-head with Ignacio Fernández and Lucas Martínez Quarta/Lautaro Rivero, respectively. Galarza is further behind, having lost his spot and will likely be among the substitutes.

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