Enzo Pérez out, midfield doubt: River’s likely line-up | OneFootball

River is going through a tough time this season, with four consecutive losses, and this Thursday they face Racing in the quarterfinals of the Argentina Cup 2025, at the Gigante de Arroyito. Marcelo Gallardo is working on recovery as the goal and defining the lineup for this crucial match.

The starting eleven that the coach would opt for would have some changes compared to the one that lost to Riestra, at the Monumental, for the Clausura Tournament 2025.

Enzo Pérez will not be among the starters, as he is still suffering from the seven stitches he has in his left knee, due to the cut in the rematch against Palmeiras, for the quarterfinals of the CONMEBOL Libertadores.

Gallardo will also not be able to count on Sebastián Driussi and Gonzalo ‘Pity’ Martínez, who still do not have medical clearance from their muscle injuries. And Maxi Meza, who is already working with the group, lacks football rhythm to return and will be another of the losses in Rosario.

The first change is that Gonzalo Montiel will replace Fabricio Bustos, while Lautaro Rivero will also be a starter instead of Paulo Díaz.

In addition, Kevin Castaño would beat Santiago Lencina for a place in the team led by Gallardo.

Another who would give up his place is Miguel Borja, while Nacho Fernández is gaining ground to start, although Facundo Colidio is also an option.

River's lineup vs. Racing

The probable River lineup would be as follows: Franco Armani; Gonzalo Montiel, Lucas Martínez Quarta, Lautaro Rivero, Marcos Acuña; Giuliano Galoppo, Juan Portillo, Nacho Fernández or Kevin Castaño, Juan Fernando Quintero, Maxi Salas and Facundo Colidio or Miguel Borja.

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