Kevin Castaño travels and looks set to start | OneFootball

The Colombian midfielder, who had seemed to be completely sidelined during Eduardo Coudet's spell, surprised everyone by appearing on River's squad list for the Copa Sudamericana opener in Venezuela against Carabobo.

After being left out even of the Superclásico and following some social media posts that caused a stir in the River world, Chacho decided to give him a vote of confidence amid the rotation. Castaño is not only traveling, but also has a strong chance of starting in a midfield he would share with Giuliano Galoppo and Maxi Meza, who are looking to regain their rhythm after injuries.

Since arriving in Núñez for a fee close to 13 million dollars, the former Cruz Azul player has been unable to find his footing, and so far in 2026 he has logged just 137 minutes. Coudet always maintained that his absence was purely a footballing decision, and today he seems ready to keep his word and use him again.

For the Medellín midfielder, this is no ordinary match. With the World Cup just around the corner and the need to be considered for the Colombia national team, these minutes in the Sudamericana could be the starting point for trying to turn around a situation that, until a few days ago, seemed settled. El Millonario makes its debut tonight, and all eyes will be on the Colombian's performance.

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