Forced change for River as they visit Central | OneFootball

River defeated Gimnasia last Wednesday in the Torneo Apertura and maintains a perfect score in the local tournament. Now, they will have to visit Rosario Central at the Gigante de Arroyito, this coming Sunday from 21:30. For this match, Marcelo Gallardo must make a forced change.

Franco Armani is recovering from a tear in his right calf and suffered tendinitis in recent days. Therefore, the idea is for him to add more training alongside the rest to avoid the risk of aggravating the injury and missing a longer stretch of the tournament. Consequently, Santiago Beltrán will continue as goalkeeper.

On the left side, the only change in the team is expected. Due to Matías Viña's expulsion for a double yellow card, the Uruguayan will not be able to play, and there is a good chance that Marcos Acuña will return to the lineup. If they decide not to risk him, two alternatives are considered: moving Lautaro Rivero to the left side and having Paulo Díaz form the defense, or giving Facundo González an opportunity.

In the midfield, the newly formed tandem of the two reinforcements (Aníbal Moreno and Fausto Vera) will remain unchanged. Alongside them will be Tomás Galván, who has shown acceptable performances as a starter with the red band, and Kevin Castaño, now recovered, would be among the substitutes. Further ahead, once again, captain Juan Fernando Quintero.

In the attack, Sebastián Driussi will be the main reference, and his partner will continue to be Facundo Colidio. Ian Subiabre, who also had irregular minutes in the debut, will remain on the bench. The same will happen with Maximiliano Salas, who is currently the backup '9'.

The formation of River vs. Rosario Central, for the Torneo Apertura: Santiago Beltrán; Gonzalo Montiel, Lucas Martínez Quarta, Lautaro Rivero or Paulo Díaz, Marcos Acuña or Lautaro Rivero or Facundo González; Fausto Vera, Aníbal Moreno, Tomás Galván; Juan Fernando Quintero; Sebastián Driussi and Facundo Colidio. Coach: Marcelo Gallardo.

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