Juan Cruz Meza tipped to replace Fausto Vera, River's XI for Superclásico | OneFootball

“El Millonario” will be without Fausto Vera, and Eduardo Coudet is weighing experience versus youth to replace him in the match against Boca.

River will face Sunday’s Superclásico with a significant absence: Fausto Vera has been ruled out after suffering a grade 2 sprain of the medial collateral ligament in his right knee during the win over Carabobo.

The midfielder, a key piece in Eduardo Coudet’s system, will be out for at least two weeks and forces the coach to reshuffle the heart of the team for a decisive match against Boca.

Vera had started in almost every match of this stint and played a central role in the team’s structure: he organized the press, linked the lines, and joined the buildup from the back. His replacement will be Juan Cruz Meza.

The 18-year-old youngster started in the last match and played the full 90 minutes with a solid performance. He was even tested as a central midfielder in training, which gives him an edge in the coach’s consideration. His lack of experience is the main question mark, although his current form makes him a real alternative.__IP__

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