Racing confirm Gabriel Rojas tear, out of derby with Independiente | OneFootball

Argentina’s pre-World Cup friendlies brought bad news for Racing, right on the eve of the derby against Independiente. Racing confirmed that Gabriel Rojas suffered a tear in his right hamstring and will miss the match against El Rojo.

The Avellaneda club reported the severity of the injury on its official social media accounts, after it was discovered when the player returned from training with the Albiceleste and underwent medical tests. Early signs indicate that the tear is not serious, but it does exist and will keep him off the field for at least 15 to 20 days.

“Gabriel Rojas has a tear in the long head of the right hamstring. The player rejoined squad training this morning after taking part in Argentina’s friendlies, did not take part in any activity, and around midday underwent the tests that produced the aforementioned diagnosis,” the Academy’s statement reads.

As a result, the big question is how Racing will replace him in the derby against Independiente. The two options are Agustín García Basso or Ignacio Rodríguez, although neither is a natural left-back. The next few days will therefore be key in determining how Racing reorganizes its defense for Saturday’s visit to El Rojo, starting at 5:30 p.m.

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