Driussi misses Gimnasia clash with a strain, will he make the Superclásico? | OneFootball

As if the defeat against Independiente Rivadavia in the Copa Argentina wasn’t enough, River is on edge due to the injury of Sebastián Driussi. The forward, who has suffered repeated physical issues since his return to the Millonario, was unable to finish the last match in Córdoba and his medical report is now known.

The former Zenit player suffered a strain in the hamstring of his left leg. While it’s not a tear, this physical problem will keep him out of the next match against Gimnasia (Sunday 8:30 PM) and puts his participation in the Superclásico against Boca seriously in doubt.

Driussi will need at least two weeks to recover, which means he would barely make it in time for the match at La Bombonera. In any case, considering the series of injuries the striker has suffered, his recovery will be monitored day by day.

On September 17, the forward suffered a tear in his left femoral biceps that kept him out of five River matches. Since this is a new injury in the same area, it seems difficult to expect a quick recovery in time for the game at the Alberto J. Armando.

If he misses the Superclásico, River will try to have the attacker back for the playoffs of the Torneo Clausura. Depending on their final position in the annual table, the outcome of the local championship could be key for qualification to the 2026 Libertadores.

Ruberto could be called up again for the Superclásico

With Driussi out and the strikers performing poorly, River and Marcelo Gallardo are starting to consider Agustín Ruberto as an alternative. The forward has been getting minutes with the reserves and could reappear in the first team’s squad sooner rather than later.

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