River injury update: starters out of the Apertura final vs Pirata | OneFootball

Gonzalo Montiel, Sebastián Driussi, Aníbal Moreno, and Matías Viña have been ruled out due to physical issues suffered at the end of the twofold competition.

Despite qualifying after a 1-1 draw against Bragantino in the Copa Sudamericana, the physical toll of competing on two fronts during the April-May two-month span left its mark on the professional squad.

The defensive area is one of the most affected by the demanding schedule. Gonzalo Montiel has been ruled out with a tear in his left quadriceps, which he suffered during the semifinal against Central, and will need between three and four weeks of recovery, which could even leave his readiness for the Club World Cup up against the clock. Added to that absence is Uruguayan full-back Matías Viña, who suffered a tear in his right adductor on the eve of the trip to Brazil, a serious complication for the coaching staff given that Marcos Acuña is also not at 100 percent physically.

In midfield, Aníbal Moreno suffered a sprain to the medial collateral ligament in his right knee due to an awkward movement during the match, which will keep him out in Córdoba, although the medical staff is confident he will be available for preseason in Alicante.

Finally, the most significant attacking absence is Sebastián Driussi, who suffered a Grade II sprain of the medial collateral ligament in his right knee after being fouled from behind by Canalla midfielder Franco Ibarra, leaving him sidelined for an estimated one month.

The ruled-out players

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